Upper Body Intermediate Dumbbells

Curl Press

The Curl Press (or Curl to Press) is a compound dumbbell movement that combines a bicep curl with an overhead press. It efficiently works both the arms and shoulders in one fluid motion.

Muscles Worked

Biceps Shoulders Triceps

How to Perform Curl Press

  1. 1
    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides with palms facing forward.
  2. 2
    Curl the dumbbells up to shoulder height, keeping elbows close to your body.
  3. 3
    At the top of the curl, rotate your palms forward and press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  4. 4
    Reverse the motion — lower to shoulders, then slowly uncurl back to the starting position.
  5. 5
    Perform 3 sets of 10–12 reps. Maintain strict form throughout.

Related Movements

Similar exercises you might like

Bicep Curls
Upper Body

Bicep Curls
Arnold Press
Upper Body

Arnold Press
Push Press
Full Body

Push Press
Seated Overhead Press
Upper Body

Seated Overhead Press