Dumbbell Curl and Press

DUMBBELL CURL AND PRESS

The dumbbell curl and press exercise is used to strength both the biceps and shoulder muscles. Start by holding a single dumbbell with both of your hands. Hold the weight by each of the ends. Bend both elbows to curl the weight. Once at shoulder height begin to lift it overhead. Reverse the motion to complete a repetition by lowering the weight back down to shoulder height, then extend the elbows to a rested position.

Muscles involved:

• biceps brachii

• coracobrachialis

• anterior deltoid

Related conditions:

• biceps pulley sling irritation

• shoulder impingement

• long head of biceps tendinitis

• biceps instability

• dynamic shoulder instability

• rotator cuff tendinitis

• anterior deltoid strain

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