Two dumbbells

Rainbow curl

Move the dumbbells through an arcing curl pattern in front of the body.

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A closer look

What equipment is used in this demonstration?

Two dumbbells are used in this rainbow curl demonstration.

What should I look for in the rainbow curl?

Watch the curved path of the hands rather than a straight up-and-down curl.

Can I follow this exercise in a full workout?

Yes. The workout links below take you to the full sessions containing this demonstrated variation. Open one to follow the complete routine.

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