Close Grip Curl
Equipment
While keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the weights while contracting your biceps as you breathe out. Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
Gradually begin to bring the dumbbells back to the original position as your breathe in.
Repeat the process for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Ensure to keep your elbows close to your torso at all times and do not use your back or shoulders to lift the weights; your forearms should do all the work.
Pro Tip
**Control the Movement**: When performing the close grip curl, it's important to control the movement both on the way up and on the way down. Avoid the common mistake of letting the weight drop quickly after the curl, as this can lead to injury and doesn't fully engage the muscles. Instead, lower the weight slowly to maximize muscle engagement. **Keep Your Elbows Stationary**: Your elbows should remain close to your body and stationary throughout the entire exercise. A common mistake is to move the elbows away from the body or to use them to help lift the weight. This can lead to injury and reduces the effectiveness of the