Dumbbell Curl to Press
Also known as: Curl and Press, Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press, Dumbbell Curl Press, DB Curl to Press
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand, arms at your sides, palms facing forward.
- Curl both dumbbells up to the shoulders.
- Turn the palms forward as needed and press the dumbbells overhead until the arms are straight.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the shoulders, then uncurl them to your sides.
Cues
- Brace the abs before each press.
- Finish with the dumbbells over the shoulders, not in front of the face.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back to get the weight overhead.
- Swinging the curl to save energy for the press.
- Choosing a weight that suits the curl but is too heavy for the press, or the reverse.