Dumbbell Zottman Curl
Learn how to perform Dumbbell Zottman Curl, a Arms exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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Setup
Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand with your elbows beside your torso. Begin with your palms facing forward.
Start phase
Curl the dumbbells with your palms turning upward. At the top, rotate your forearms so your palms face down.
End phase
Lower slowly with an overhand grip. Rotate back to the starting grip at the bottom for the next rep.
Target muscles
Focus on your biceps during the lift and your forearms as you control the descent.
Common mistakes
Do not drop the dumbbells or lift with your shoulders. Keep your wrists straight as you rotate.
Breathing
Exhale as you curl up and inhale as you lower slowly.
Coach tip
Choose a light weight you can control on the way down. Change grip at the top and bottom to complete each rep.
