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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