Dumbbell Standing Biceps Curl to Shoulder Press
A dumbbell curl to the shoulders that flows straight into an overhead press, then back down the same way; two movements in one rep.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, a dumbbell in each hand at the thighs, palms forward.
Steps
- Curl the bells to the shoulders, elbows at the sides.
- Turn the palms forward and press the bells overhead.
- Lower to the shoulders, then uncurl to the thighs.
Common mistakes
Swinging the curl up with the hips: the arms curl, the torso stays still. Pressing from a half curl: finish the curl at the shoulders first. Arching as the bells go overhead: ribs down, glutes tight.
Breathing
Exhale on the curl and on the press, inhale lowering.
