Standing Concentration Curl

Description

This unilateral exercise mainly targets the arms' biceps muscles while challenging the core's strength and stability at the squat or hinged position.

Benefits

  • This isolation exercise targets mainly the biceps muscles of the arms.
  • This exercise also challenges the strength and stability of the core.
  • This variation will help address any muscle imbalances between both sides.

Risks

  • If not correctly executed, this exercise can injure the lower back and the spine.
  • This exercise can also hurt the shoulders, elbows, and wrists with poor form.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Biceps

Secondary Muscles

Forearms

Stabilizer Muscles

Shoulders

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

40%

Cardio Intensity

10%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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