Dumbbell Concentration Curl — Muscles Worked & RPE Load Guide
Dumbbell Concentration Curl targets Biceps Brachii & Brachialis as primary movers (1.0× set credit) alongside Forearms & Grip (0.5× synergist credit). Extended end-range stretch with neutral wrist path.
17-Muscle Fractional Recruitment & Weekly MEV–MRV Landmarks
Each working set ≥ RPE 6 triggers fractional hard-set credit toward Renaissance Periodization / Schoenfeld weekly hypertrophy landmarks.
Dumbbell Concentration Curl Worked Wathan RPE Prescription Table (kg)
Worked kg values computed for Dumbbell Concentration Curl using a worked 18.0 kg reference 1RM (per hand) rounded to 2 kg dumbbell increments. Mechanics: Independent unilateral stabilization; resistance curve: Extended end-range stretch with neutral wrist path.
| Reps | RPE 9.5 | RPE 9 | RPE 8.5 | RPE 8 | RPE 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 reps | 0 kg (89%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) |
| 5 reps | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) | 0 kg (78%) |
| 8 reps | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) |
| 10 reps | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) |
| 12 reps | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (67%) | 0 kg (56%) |
Strong, Hevy & French/English CSV Import Labels
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Taken-Rack Substitutes & Biomechanical Swaps
Ranked deterministically by weighted primary-muscle overlap inside the same measurement family.
Verified Peer-Reviewed Literature (PubMed & DOI)
| Peer-Reviewed Paper | Author & Journal | External Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological elevation of endogenous hormones results in superior strength training adaptation. | Rønnestad (2011) · European journal of applied physiology | PubMed 21327794 ↗ |
| Perceived exertion, electromyography, and blood lactate during acute bouts of resistance exercise. | Lagally (2002) · Medicine and science in sports and exercise | PubMed 11880823 ↗ |
| Training in the Initial Range of Motion Promotes Greater Muscle Adaptations Than at Final in the Arm Curl. | Pedrosa (2023) · Sports (Basel, Switzerland) | PubMed 36828324 ↗ |