Arms with Dumbbells

Bicep Curls Execution Steps:

  1. Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing forward.
  2. Curl: Bend your elbows to lift the dumbbells towards your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  3. Lowering: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

General Tips for Bicep Curls:

  • Control: Perform the movement slowly to maximize muscle engagement.
  • Core Engagement: Keep your core tight to maintain stability.
  • Avoid: Swinging the weights or using momentum.

Shoulder Press Execution Steps:

  1. Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward or inward.
  2. Press: Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  3. Lowering: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.

General Tips for Shoulder Press:

  • Control: Press the weights up smoothly and lower them slowly.
  • Core Engagement: Keep your core tight to avoid arching your back.
  • Avoid: Shrugging your shoulders or locking out your elbows.