# V-Sit Dumbbell Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/v-sit-dumbbell-curl

Also known as: Dumbbell Curl in V-Sit, Boat Pose Biceps Curl, Dumbbell Curl V Sit, V-Sit DB Curl, Seated V Dumbbell Curl

Body region: Arms, Core

## Muscles

- Main: Biceps, Brachialis
- Helps: Brachioradialis
- Holds: Rectus Abdominis, External Oblique, Transversus Abdominis, Iliopsoas

## Equipment

- Dumbbells

## Technique

1. Sit on the floor holding a dumbbell in each hand, knees bent.
2. Lean back slightly and lift your feet so you balance on your sit bones in a V shape.
3. With arms hanging down beside the knees, curl the dumbbells to the shoulders.
4. Lower slowly while holding the V position, and keep the feet off the floor through the set.

### Cues

- Keep the chest lifted and the spine long.
- Brace the abs before each curl so the torso stays still.

### Common mistakes

- Rounding the back and collapsing into the hips.
- Rocking the torso to help the weight up.
- Holding the breath for the whole set.

## Alternatives

- [Dumbbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-curl)
- [Stork Stance Dumbbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-stork-stance-curl)