Slowly curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm and elbow stationary on the bench throughout the movement.
Once the dumbbell is at shoulder level, rotate your wrist so your palm is now facing downward.
Slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position while maintaining this overhand grip.
Repeat this process for your desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm and perform the same steps.
Pro Tip
Proper Grip: Hold the dumbbell with an underhand grip (palm facing upwards) at the bottom of the movement, then as you curl up, twist your wrist into an overhand grip (palm facing downwards). This is the key technique of the Zottman Curl. Make sure not to grip the dumbbell too tightly as this can cause unnecessary forearm fatigue. Controlled Movement: The Zottman Curl should be performed with a controlled, slow motion. Avoid the temptation to use momentum or to lift too quickly, as this can lead to poor form and reduced muscle engagement. As you lower the dumbbell, do so in a slow, controlled