How to do a zottman curl

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Curl up palms-up, then rotate and lower palms-down — trains the biceps on the way up and the forearms on the way down.

How to do it

1Curl up with your palms facing up
2At the top, rotate so your palms face down
3Lower slowly in that position

Common mistakes

×Rushing the lowering half
×Swinging your body

Muscles worked

Biceps

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