Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl
Expert Advice
Focus on dragging the weights up your body, keeping the dumbbells close to your torso to maximize bicep contraction and minimize shoulder involvement.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended and palms facing inward.
- Pin your elbows to your sides and drag the dumbbells up your body until your biceps are fully contracted.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, maintaining contact with your torso.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Biceps100%
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 Seated Drag Curl work?
Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl primarily targets the Biceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Seated Drag 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 Seated Drag Curl suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Seated Drag 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.
