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Dumbbell Zottman Curl

Learn how to perform Dumbbell Zottman Curl, a Arms exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand with your elbows beside your torso. Begin with your palms facing forward.

STEP 2

Start phase

Curl the dumbbells with your palms turning upward. At the top, rotate your forearms so your palms face down.

STEP 3

End phase

Lower slowly with an overhand grip. Rotate back to the starting grip at the bottom for the next rep.

STEP 4

Target muscles

Focus on your biceps during the lift and your forearms as you control the descent.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Do not drop the dumbbells or lift with your shoulders. Keep your wrists straight as you rotate.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you curl up and inhale as you lower slowly.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Choose a light weight you can control on the way down. Change grip at the top and bottom to complete each rep.

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