Dumbbell Standing Biceps Curl To Shoulder Press
Description
The dumbbell standing biceps curl to shoulder press combines a bicep curl with an overhead press performed standing. After curling the dumbbells to the shoulders, you press them overhead. The standing position adds core and lower back engagement to the combo movement.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Standing Biceps Curl To Shoulder Press Instructions
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Use an underhand grip with palms facing forward.
- Brace your core hard.
- Curl both dumbbells up to shoulder level.
- Squeeze the biceps at the top of the curl.
- Rotate your wrists so palms face forward and continue into a shoulder press.
- Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Reverse the motion, lowering through the press and back through the curl.
Dumbbell Standing Biceps Curl To Shoulder Press Form & Visual
Dumbbell Standing Biceps Curl To Shoulder Press Benefits
- Trains biceps, shoulders, and core in one combo
- Time-efficient compound movement
- Standing position adds full body engagement
- Builds arm and shoulder strength
- Useful for full upper body conditioning
- Develops coordination across patterns
Dumbbell Standing Biceps Curl To Shoulder Press Muscles Worked
- Biceps brachii
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Core
Dumbbell Standing Biceps Curl To Shoulder Press Variations & Alternatives
- Curl to Press
- Dumbbell Thruster
- Arnold Press
- Dumbbell Seated Curl to Press
