# Alternating Dumbbell Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-dumbbell-curl

Also known as: Alternate Dumbbell Curl, Standing Alternating Biceps Curl, Alternating DB Curl, Alternate DB Curl, Alternating Biceps Curl, Alternate Biceps Curl, Alternating Bicep Curl

Body region: Arms

## Muscles

- Main: Biceps, Brachialis
- Helps: Brachioradialis
- Holds: Deltoid, Flexor Carpi Radialis

## Equipment

- Dumbbells

## Technique

1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging and palms facing forward.
2. Curl one dumbbell up to the shoulder while the other arm stays straight.
3. Lower it under control, then curl the other arm.
4. Keep alternating until both arms have done all their reps.

### Cues

- Keep the elbows close to your sides.
- Fully lower one arm before the other starts.

### Common mistakes

- Swinging the torso to lift the weight.
- Rushing the switch so both arms move at once.

## Alternatives

- [Dumbbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-curl)
- [Hammer Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/hammer-curl)