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Curl and press

A biceps curl that flows straight into an overhead press, working your arms and shoulders in one move.

IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 10 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand by your sides.
  2. Curl the weights up to your shoulders.
  3. Press them overhead until your arms are straight.
  4. Lower back to your shoulders, then uncurl to your sides.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows close to your body during the curl.
  • Brace your core so you press without leaning back.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: not workedBiceps: strongForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: moderateForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
BicepsShouldersTriceps

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