Concentration Curl

Concentration Curl is a beginner isolation pull using dumbbell. It loads Biceps.

Why this lift

The Concentration Curl is a beginner isolation pull lift. It primarily loads Biceps. Forearms help. You need dumbbell. Most programs place it after your main compounds, as accessory work. You may also hear it called Concentration Curls.

Curls are isolation. They do not replace rows. Use them after the pulls that actually move weight. If you are new to the gym, learn it with a light load and keep it.

Muscles worked

• Primary: Biceps
• Secondary: Forearms

Setup

• Hold dumbbell with the elbows pinned near the ribs.

How to do it

1. Curl through a full range. Squeeze Biceps at the top.
2. Lower slowly. Do not swing the torso.

Coaching cues

• Elbows stay put.
• Wrists neutral.

Common mistakes

• Swinging the weight up. Cut the load; own the eccentric.

How to program it

Treat the Concentration Curl as accessory work: 2–4 sets after your main compounds, enough to feel the target muscle without stealing recovery from the big lifts.

If the Concentration Curl does not agree with you, Bar Cable Curl trains Biceps with a different setup.

Related lifts

• Bar Cable Curl Biceps
• Barbell Bicep Curl Biceps
• Barbell Drag Curl Biceps
• Cable Concentration Curl Biceps
• Cable Curl Biceps
• Cable Hammer Curl Biceps

FAQ

What muscles does the Concentration Curl work?

The Concentration Curl works Biceps (primary), Forearms (secondary).

What equipment do I need for the Concentration Curl?

You need dumbbell.

Is the Concentration Curl suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Concentration Curl is marked beginner in this catalog. Start lighter than you think and film one set from the side.