Elbows swing forward
Anterior deltoid assists; long head of bicep loses stretch.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Incline Dumbbell Curl
Coaching cues
- Seated on incline bench (~60°); arms hang fully extended
- Curl with supinated grip — no elbow swing
- Full range: full extension at bottom, full contraction at top
- Lower slowly — 3 seconds eccentric
Common faults 2
Wrists curl under at top
Wrist flexion at peak replaces supination; forearm flexors dominate.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗