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Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press is a free weights exercise targeting Biceps (Biceps Brachii), Shoulders (Deltoids) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an underhand grip (palms facing forward). Keep your elbows close to your torso.
- Perform bicep curls by bending your elbows to lift the dumbbells towards your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- As you reach the top of the curl, rotate your wrists so that your palms face forward and press the dumbbells overhead by extending your arms fully.
- Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height, then rotate your wrists back to the starting position and lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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