Dumbbell Curl and Press

Exercise Overview

The dumbbell curl and press exercise is used to strength both the biceps and shoulder muscles. Start by holding a single dumbbell with both of your hands. Hold the weight by each of the ends. Bend both elbows to curl the weight. Once at shoulder height begin to lift it overhead. Reverse the motion to complete a repetition by lowering the weight back down to shoulder height, then extend the elbows to a rested position.

Muscles Involved

biceps brachiicoracobrachialisanterior deltoid

Related Conditions

biceps pulley sling irritationshoulder impingementlong head of biceps tendinitisbiceps instabilitydynamic shoulder instabilityrotator cuff tendinitisanterior deltoid strain

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