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How to: Curl & Press

Primary Muscles Used:Shoulders, Arms, Anterior Deltoid, Biceps, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps

Exercise Families:Elbow Flexion, Vertical Push

Equipment:Dumbbell(s)

Trainer:Kayla Itsines

  1. Holding a dumbbell in each hand in a neutral grip (palms facing inwards) with arms extended on either side of your body, plant both feet on the floor shoulder-width apart. This is your starting position.
  2. Inhale. Bend your elbows to bring the dumbbells in towards your chest, ensuring that your elbows remain in close contact with the sides of your body.
  3. Exhale. Using the muscles in both your shoulders and arms, extend your elbows and press dumbbells up above your head, ensuring that arms are in line with your ears on either side of your head.
  4. Inhale. Extend your elbows to lower the dumbbells and return to the starting position. Repeat for the specified number of repetitions.

Alternative Exercises for Dumbbells

* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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