Exercise technique

dumbbell biceps curl v sit on bosu ball

The dumbbell biceps curl v sit on bosu ball is a challenging exercise that combines a traditional biceps curl with a core-engaging V-sit position on an unstable surface (BOSU ball). This movement targets the biceps while also requiring significant balance and core stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bosu ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward and your arms fully extended down by your sides.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights 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, 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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