Dumbbell Zottman Curl
Wrists rotate to overhand grip only for the lowering phase.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement
- Biceps curl · Standing
- Tracks
- Weight & Reps
Works
Biceps Forearms
How to do it
- Stand tall holding dumbbells at your sides with palms facing forward.
- Curl the weights up toward your shoulders without swinging your torso.
- Rotate your wrists at the top so palms face the floor.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly while maintaining the overhand grip.
- Turn palms back to the starting position at the bottom.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your torso to lift the weight.
- Dropping the weight quickly on the overhand lowering.
- Letting your elbows drift forward during the curl.
Details
- Base movement
- Biceps curl
- Arms
- Both
- Hand orientation
- Rotating (turns during the rep)
- Body position
- Standing
