Exercise technique

dumbbell seated biceps curl (on stability ball)

The dumbbell seated biceps curl (on stability ball) is a biceps-focused exercise performed while seated on a stability ball, which adds an element of balance and core engagement. It targets the biceps and also works the forearms as secondary muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward and your arms fully extended.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbells while contracting your biceps.
  4. Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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