Arms·Dumbbell·Isolation

Standing Concentration Curl

Biceps · Dumbbell

Beginner

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

Force

Pull

The Standing Concentration Curl is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Biceps.

Muscles Worked

Biceps primaryForearms secondary

In Position

Standing Concentration Curl — start position
Start position
Standing Concentration Curl — end position
End position

How to Do the Standing Concentration Curl

  1. 1Taking a dumbbell in your working hand, lean forward. Allow your working arm to hang perpendicular to the ground with the elbow pointing out. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Flex the elbow to curl the weight, keeping the upper arm stationary. At the top of the repetition, flex the biceps and pause.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written