Exercise technique

dumbbell alternating bicep curl with leg raised on exercise ball

This exercise combines a dumbbell alternating bicep curl with a balance challenge by raising one leg onto an exercise ball. It targets the biceps while also engaging the forearms, shoulders, and core for stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Place an exercise ball behind you and position one foot on top of it, keeping your balance.
  3. With your arms fully extended and elbows close to your sides, curl one dumbbell towards your shoulder while keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position and repeat with the other arm.
  5. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms, Shoulders.

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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