Exercise technique

dumbbell seated one arm bicep curl on exercise ball with leg raised

This exercise involves performing a seated one-arm bicep curl on an exercise ball while raising one leg, increasing the challenge to balance and core stability in addition to targeting the biceps.

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 one hand with your palm facing up and your arm fully extended.
  3. Place your other hand on your hip for stability.
  4. Slowly curl the dumbbell towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your bicep.
  6. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
  8. Switch arms and repeat the exercise.

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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