Pinwheel Curl (Dumbbell) demonstration

Pinwheel Curl (Dumbbell)

Learn how to do the Pinwheel Curl (Dumbbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This dumbbell movement primarily targets biceps, including long head, short head.

How to Perform Pinwheel Curl (Dumbbell)

  1. 1

    Grab a dumbbell in one hand and stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Let your arm hang straight at your side with your palm facing your body.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Curl the dumbbell upward and across your body toward the opposite shoulder, squeezing your bicep at the top and exhale. Keep your upper arm stationary.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Once finished training one side, do the same number of reps with your other arm.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions