Seated Incline Curl demonstration

Seated Incline Curl

Learn how to do the Seated Incline Curl with proper form, setup, and execution.

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

How to Perform Seated Incline Curl

  1. 1

    Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit back on an incline bench set to roughly 60 degrees.

  2. 2

    Let your arms hang straight down at your sides with your palms facing forward.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Curl both dumbbells up toward your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top and exhale. Keep your upper arms stationary.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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