Biceps curl eccentric with dumbbell support in the thigh

IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Biceps curl eccentric with dumbbell support in the thigh

Muscle map

Biceps curl eccentric with dumbbell support in the thigh

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Flex the elbow without letting the shoulder drift forward or the torso swing. Lower the load under control until the starting position is restored. Use a steady tempo: control the return phase in particular and avoid relying on momentum. Exhale through the hardest part and inhale as you recover the starting position.

Muscles worked

biceps

Tips

Check that the movement stays stable in both directions and that the torso is not compensating. The goal is controlled loading of biceps; match resistance and range to a intermediate level and never force a painful repetition.

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