Bicep Curls Execution Steps:
- Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing forward.
- Curl: Bend your elbows to lift the dumbbells towards your shoulders, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Lowering: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
General Tips for Bicep Curls:
- Control: Perform the movement slowly to maximize muscle engagement.
- Core Engagement: Keep your core tight to maintain stability.
- Avoid: Swinging the weights or using momentum.
Shoulder Press Execution Steps:
- Setup: Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward or inward.
- Press: Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Lowering: Slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
General Tips for Shoulder Press:
- Control: Press the weights up smoothly and lower them slowly.
- Core Engagement: Keep your core tight to avoid arching your back.
- Avoid: Shrugging your shoulders or locking out your elbows.