Exercise technique

dumbbell alternating seated bicep curl on exercise ball

The dumbbell alternating seated bicep curl on exercise ball is a biceps-focused exercise performed while seated on an unstable surface, which also engages the core for balance. It is performed by alternating curls with each arm while maintaining proper posture on the exercise ball.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an exercise 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 one dumbbell while rotating your forearm until your palm is facing your shoulder.
  4. Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the curl with the other arm.
  6. Continue alternating curls 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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