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Dumbbell alternating biceps curl
Dumbbell alternating biceps curl: written movement steps, equipment and example doses. General information to help you choose an appropriate starting point.
How to do it
- Stand with arms down and palms forward.
- Curl one weight then the other. Keep upper arms beside ribs.
- 2 sets × 5 reps per side; 75s rest between sets. Use light resistance or an easy supported setup. Practise the same controlled path on every repetition. Complete both sides/directions in each set; allow 20–30s to change sides if needed. Finish with at least 2 comfortable repetitions in reserve. Keep upper arms beside ribs.
Equipment
- dumbbells
Example variations
The written steps above use one library example. These other doses are separate options, not instructions to complete every variation or progress automatically.
| Level | Example dose | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 2 sets × 5 reps per side; 75s rest between sets. | dumbbells |
| beginner | 2 sets × 8 reps per side; 75s rest between sets. | dumbbells |
| beginner | 3 sets × 8 reps per side; 90s rest between sets. | dumbbells |
| beginner | 2 sets × 12 reps per side; 90s rest between sets. | dumbbells |
| beginner | 2 sets × 6 reps per side; 90s rest between sets. | dumbbells |
| beginner | 1 set × 8 reps per side. | dumbbells |
Safety and comfort
- Stop for pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness; do not force range or train to failure. Use the listed support and comfortable range; seek individual advice for a current injury or an uncertain restriction.
- Swinging the trunk; moving the elbows forwards; bending the wrists to finish the curl. Exercise check: Keep upper arms beside ribs.
General movement information, not an individual exercise prescription. Independent trainer or clinical review is not claimed. Use appropriate support and seek individual advice for an injury or restriction.