Muscle Groups Involved
- Biceps - Primary
- Brachialis - Primary
Category
Dumbbell
Highlights
- Brace your abs and keep your chest proud. Do not collapse during the exercise.
- Keep your elbows 1-2 inches forwards from where they naturally hang.
- Fully straighten your elbows at the bottom of the curl.
- Squeeze your biceps as your turn the dumbbell.
Description
The compound curl is the classic biceps curl everyone starts with. It is a combination of the standard curl and the Hammer Curl. It focuses on the biceps and brachialis because it involves flexing you
Common Mistakes
Do not let your elbow drop backwards as you lift the weight. Do not swing y
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Pro Tips
Place your thumbs closer to the head of the dumbbell to create more resista
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Purpose
The Compound Curl is a great all-around biceps builder which can provide ev
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Form
Watch your side view in a mirror and be sure that your elbow is 1-2” forw
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Additional Names
Dumbbell Twisting Curl
