Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl
Expert Advice
Focus on keeping your elbows pinned to your sides and drag the dumbbells up your body to fully engage the biceps.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the dumbbells up, dragging them along your body.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl primarily targets the Biceps, Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Biceps50%
Shoulders30%
Secondary
Forearms20%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl work?
Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl primarily targets the Biceps, Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Forearms. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Drag Bicep Curl is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
