Waiter Curl (Dumbbell) demonstration

Waiter Curl (Dumbbell)

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

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

How to Perform Waiter Curl (Dumbbell)

  1. 1

    Grab a dumbbell and hold it vertically with both hands cupping the top end.

  2. 2

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging straight down.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Curl the dumbbell up toward your chin, 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