How to do a bicep curl hold

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Curl to halfway and hold — a burning isometric that builds real bicep strength and endurance.

How to do it

1Curl the dumbbells to a 90-degree angle
2Hold there, elbows tucked
3Keep your shoulders relaxed and breathe

Common mistakes

×Letting your elbows drift forward
×Dropping below the hold position

Muscles worked

Biceps

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