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Alternating Water Bottle Curl Over Incline Bench

Alternating curl over the incline edge that allows full stretch and independent arm focus.

ArmsBeginnerStrengthCurl

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: biceps. Secondary: forearms, core
Muscle groupArms
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Curl
Sets & reps4 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~20 kcal

How to do it

  1. Position the arms over the edge of an incline bench holding water bottles.
  2. Curl one bottle upward while the other arm remains extended.
  3. Lower and alternate sides.
  4. Keep the upper arms stable.
  5. Complete 4 sets of 10-12 reps per side.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Alternating curl over the incline edge that allows full stretch and independent arm focus.

Common mistakes

Avoid swinging or letting the non-working arm relax completely.

Make it harder

Use heavier bottles or slow the eccentric.

Make it easier

Curl both arms simultaneously.

Breathing

Exhale as you curl each arm, inhale as you lower.

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