How do you do the Incline Curl (Dumbbell)?

Set the bench to a steep incline and sit back with your head, shoulders and glutes on it. Let your arms hang straight down beside the bench, palms forward. Curl the dumbbells up without moving your upper arms. Lower them under control until your arms hang straight again.

What muscles does the Incline Curl (Dumbbell) work?

Mainly the biceps, with help from the forearms.

What are common Incline Curl (Dumbbell) mistakes?

Letting the elbows drift forward. Lifting your back off the bench. Swinging the weights up with momentum.

Incline Curl (Dumbbell): how to do it, form cues and muscles worked

How to do it

Set the bench to a steep incline and sit back with your head, shoulders and glutes on it.
Let your arms hang straight down beside the bench, palms forward.
Curl the dumbbells up without moving your upper arms.
Lower them under control until your arms hang straight again.

Key cues

Head, shoulders and glutes on the bench
Arms hang behind your torso
Elbows stay put
Lower under control

Common mistakes

Letting the elbows drift forward
Lifting your back off the bench
Swinging the weights up with momentum

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps
Secondary: Forearms

Equipment

Dumbbells and adjustable bench.

References

StrengthLog: Incline Dumbbell Curl
BarBend: Incline Dumbbell Curl
ACE: Seated Biceps Curl