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Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl exercise animation

Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Biceps

Setting the dumbbells wider than shoulder width during a lying curl changes the angle of pull on the biceps slightly compared to a standard narrow curl. That wider path is a deliberate variation for hitting the muscle from a different angle, not a mistake in setup. It's best used as a change of stimulus alongside standard curls rather than as a full replacement.

How to Do the Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl

  1. Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing up and arms fully extended.
  2. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl work?
The Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl?
The Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Lying Wide Curl?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Biceps Leg Concentration Curl targets the same biceps using body weight instead.