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Alternating Dumbbell Bicep Curl

A unilateral bicep exercise that targets the biceps brachii and forearms through alternating curling movements with dumbbells, improving muscle balance and coordination.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing forward. Curl one dumbbell up toward your shoulder while keeping the other arm down. Lower the first dumbbell and immediately curl the other one.

Starting Position

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing forward, elbows close to your sides.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with both arms fully extended, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep elbows close to sides, control the movement, squeeze biceps at top, alternate arms smoothly

Common Mistakes

Swinging the dumbbells, moving elbows away from sides, using momentum, not alternating properly

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add pause at top, perform with resistance bands, or try hammer curl variation.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, perform both arms together, or use resistance bands for assistance.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid elbow and wrist strain. Stop if you experience pain in the biceps, elbows, or wrists. Keep your back straight and avoid swinging the weights.