How to do a around the world bicep curl

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Curl the dumbbells out and around in a wide arc — hits the biceps from a different angle.

How to do it

1Start with the dumbbells at your sides
2Curl them out wide and around toward your shoulders
3Reverse the path under control

Common mistakes

×Swinging the weights around fast
×Shrugging your shoulders

Muscles worked

Biceps Shoulders

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