Dumbbell Close-Grip Curl
The standing curl with two dumbbells held end to end in front of the body, the hands close together as on a bar.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, two dumbbells end to end in front of the thighs, palms up, hands almost touching.
Steps
- Curl both bells together up to the chest.
- Keep them touching and the elbows at the sides.
- Lower them slowly to straight arms.
Common mistakes
Bells drifting apart on the way up: press them together through the whole rep. Elbows flaring out to make room: keep them close to the ribs. Leaning back to finish: stand tall and use less weight.
Breathing
Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.
