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90 Minutes Intermediate Biceps Workout with Dumbbell

A 90 minutes fat loss workout targeting your biceps using dumbbell equipment. 7 exercises, 21 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.

90 Minutes

Duration

21

Total Sets

10-15 reps

Rep Range

~945

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Preacher Curl
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Sit at the preacher bench with your upper arms flat against the pad.
  • Grip the bar or dumbbells with an underhand grip.
  • Curl the weight up to shoulder level without lifting your arms off the pad.
2
Dumbbell 21s Curl
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Perform seven reps from full extension to the midpoint (elbows at 90 degrees).

Form cues
  • Perform seven reps from full extension to the midpoint (elbows at 90 degrees).
  • Without resting, perform seven reps from the midpoint to full contraction.
  • Without resting, finish with seven full-range-of-motion curls.
3
Zottman Curl
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Curl dumbbells up with palms facing up (supinated).

Form cues
  • Curl dumbbells up with palms facing up (supinated).
  • At the top, rotate your wrists so palms face down (pronated).
  • Lower slowly with the pronated grip.
4
Dumbbell Curl
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Stand or sit with dumbbells at your sides, palms facing forward or in a neutral position.

Form cues
  • Stand or sit with dumbbells at your sides, palms facing forward or in a neutral position.
  • Curl the weight up while supinating (rotating) your wrist so your palm faces the ceiling at the top.
  • Squeeze the bicep at the peak and hold briefly.
5
Dumbbell Cross-Body Curl
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Stand with dumbbells at your sides in a neutral (hammer) grip.

Form cues
  • Stand with dumbbells at your sides in a neutral (hammer) grip.
  • Curl one dumbbell across your body toward the opposite shoulder.
  • Keep your elbow pinned to your side — only the forearm moves.
6
Hammer Curl
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Hold dumbbells at your sides with palms facing each other (neutral grip).

Form cues
  • Hold dumbbells at your sides with palms facing each other (neutral grip).
  • Curl the weight up without rotating your wrist — keep the neutral grip throughout.
  • Squeeze at the top and lower under control.
7
Spider Curl
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Lie face down on an incline bench (45-60 degrees).
  • Let your arms hang straight down, holding dumbbells or a barbell.
  • Curl the weight up by contracting your biceps.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of fat loss training. Maintain heavy compound lifts to preserve muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. Add supersets and circuits for accessory work to increase training density. Keep protein high (1g per pound of bodyweight) and prioritize sleep for recovery.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 10-15 repshigh enough to keep your heart rate elevated
  • Rest Periods: 30-60 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for fat loss

Biceps Training Tips

  • *Vary your grip width and angle — supinated, neutral, and pronated grips each emphasize different portions of the biceps and brachialis.
  • *Incline curls stretch the long head more than standing curls, producing a fuller peak.
  • *Keep elbows pinned to your sides — swinging reduces bicep activation.

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