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Visual demonstration of the Alternating Biceps Curl Seated Dumbbells exercise

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Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Alternating Biceps Curl Seated Dumbbells

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Alternating Biceps Curl Seated Dumbbells is a free weights exercise targeting Biceps (Biceps Brachii), Brachialis (Musculus Brachialis) using Dumbbells.

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How to perform it

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended by your sides. Your palms should face forward (supinated grip).
  2. Engage your core and keep your elbows close to your torso. Slowly curl the right dumbbell up towards your shoulder, maintaining the supinated grip with your palm facing upward.
  3. Squeeze your bicep at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position with control.
  4. Repeat the same motion with your left arm, alternating between right and left arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Alternating Biceps Curl Seated Dumbbells

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