Half-Kneeling Single Arm Dumbbell Curl to Press

Description

This dumbbell exercise is an upper body strength exercise that targets the shoulders, the biceps and the triceps while challenging single-leg balance. This is a very functional exercise that helps improve core strength.

Benefits

  • This exercise targets the shoulders, biceps, triceps, core, and legs altogether.
  • With proper execution, this exercise is a perfect total body exercise.
  • This exercise also challenges and promotes good posture.

Risks

  • This exercise can injure the lower back, the arms and the shoulders if not correctly executed.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are advised to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Biceps, Hip Abductors, Hip Adductors, Obliques

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

60%

Cardio Intensity

30%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

Power

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