How to do a bent arm pulse

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Arms bent at the elbow, pulse the dumbbells up in a short range — a simple burner for the biceps.

How to do it

1Hold the dumbbells with your arms bent
2Pulse them up in a small range
3Keep your elbows fixed at your sides

Common mistakes

×Using momentum
×Letting your elbows move

Muscles worked

Biceps

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