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Dumbbell Standing Supinating Biceps Curl

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Standing Supinating Biceps Curl.

MediumBiceps

About this exercise

A standing dumbbell curl variation that targets the short (inner) head of the biceps by rotating the palms to face outward at the top of the movement. This version emphasizes a deeper supination and a controlled eccentric to maximise the inner-biceps stretch.

How to Perform

  • Stand upright holding a dumbbell in each hand with arms fully extended at your sides
  • Rotate your wrists so your palms face outward (away from your body) before initiating the curl
  • Curl both dumbbells upward in a wide arc, keeping your elbows stationary at your sides
  • At the top, fully supinate and squeeze the inner biceps hard for one second
  • Lower the dumbbells slowly back to the starting position with your palms rotating back to neutral
  • Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Muscle Activation

Primary
Biceps

About the Dumbbell Standing Supinating Biceps Curl

The Dumbbell Standing Supinating Biceps Curl is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.