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Overhand dumbbell curl

A isolation exercise for the forearms and biceps. Equipment: dumbbells.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Palms facing down, elbows at your sides.
  2. Curl up keeping the wrists straight
  3. Lower slowly

Muscles worked

Overhand dumbbell curl: 3D figure mid-rep with the forearms and biceps highlighted

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