Description

Drag curls with dumbbells are a variation of bicep curls. In this exercise, there is tension on the biceps even in the bent position, which is not the case with normal bicep curls.

Exercise

Drag Curls

Type: Unilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Kurzhantel

Tutorial

1

Stand shoulder-width apart, keep your back straight and your shoulder blades fixed (shoulders back and then down).
2

Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward. Hold the dumbbells next to your body and let your arms hang down. Place your elbows slightly behind your back.
3

Move the dumbbells towards your armpits at the same time by pushing your elbows back. The dumbbells move upwards in a vertical line. Exhale and tense your biceps hard.
4

Lower the dumbbells slowly and in a controlled manner until your arms are fully extended again and in the starting position. Breathe in as you do this.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Keep your elbows behind your body. Keep the wrist straight in line to avoid putting too much strain on the forearm. Also make sure to perform the movement slowly and in a controlled manner to exert maximum tension on the biceps and avoid injury.
Don't confuse this exercise with the neck pull! Your shoulders remain in the same position and are not pulled upwards.