Movement · Standing Arm Series
Standing Curls
The Series · Move 3 of 8
Why this one
Sculpts and tones the arms with the elbows lifted, so the center stays in the work.
8–10 reps
Breath, Inhale to reach arms long · Exhale to curl in toward the temples
How to do it
Stand tall, arms in front of you with the elbows lifted a little higher than an ordinary curl. Curl the weights in toward your temples as you exhale, then lengthen the arms long again on the inhale, the elbows staying high and steady throughout.
Keep in mind
The elbows stay lifted and quiet; the movement lives only in the forearms.
Every move: keep the weights light (1–3 lb) and move from your center. If your back arches or your ribs flare, the weight is too heavy, set it down and use your own resistance. The full series →