Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2
Also known as: incline dumbbell curl v. 2, incline dumbbell curl
Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 is the middle rung where progress speeds up, using independent dumbbell loading to deliver muscle you built on purpose.
How to do Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2
- Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
4 sets of 4-6 reps with 3 minutes of rest. Add reps on the smaller bell before you size up.
Hypertrophy
4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Size up only when both sides finish equally strong.
Endurance
3 sets of 15-20 reps with 45 seconds of rest. Start each set with the weaker arm and match it.
Common Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 Mistakes
Letting the bells drift off the working path
Keep both dumbbells travelling the same line on every rep.
Moving through the easy half of the range only
Work the part of the range that feels hardest, not the part that feels good.
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Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2?
Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps. Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Use dumbbells and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 work?
The Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 primarily targets the biceps. It is classified as a arms exercise and is performed with dumbbells.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 should I do?
For muscle growth: 4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Size up only when both sides finish equally strong. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 good for beginners?
It is an intermediate movement. You will get more out of it once you can already perform the basic arms patterns with controlled form. Beginners can still use it with light load and close attention to technique.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2?
Try the Barbell Reverse Curl, Ez-bar Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster) or the Lever Preacher Curl V. 2. Each trains the biceps with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 the same as the incline dumbbell curl v. 2?
Yes. The Dumbbell Incline Curl V. 2 is also commonly called the incline dumbbell curl v. 2 or the incline dumbbell curl. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "incline dumbbell curl v. 2" and "incline dumbbell curl" refer to this same movement.
