Lying Wide Dumbbell Curl

Body region

• Arms

Equipment

• Dumbbells
• Flat Bench

Technique

1. Lie on your back on a high flat bench, a dumbbell in each hand.
2. Let your arms hang down and slightly out to the sides, palms facing up.
3. Curl the dumbbells up without moving your upper arms.
4. Lower slowly until your arms are straight.

Cues

• Keep your shoulders on the bench.
• Use light dumbbells.

Common mistakes

• Lifting the elbows toward the ceiling.
• Dropping fast into the stretch.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Curl
• Incline Dumbbell Curl