Concentration Curl

The Concentration Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), Brachialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Flexors. It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Seated single-arm dumbbell curl with elbow on inner thigh providing strict isolation.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePull
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), Brachialis
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Sit on bench. Grasp dumbbell between feet. Place back of upper arm to inner thigh. Lean into leg to raise elbow slightly. Execution: Raise dumbbell to front of shoulder. Lower dumbbell until arm is fully extended. Repeat. Continue with opposite arm. Comments: The long head (lateral head) of Biceps Brachii is activated significantly more than short head (medial head) of Biceps Brachii since short head enters intoactive insufficiencyas it continues to contract.

Alternative Exercises

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