Build Muscle with Classic Exercises

Hard Muscle the Easy Way

Simplify your workout with these classic exercises—and add strength and size like never before
By Joe Dowdell, C.S.C.S. menshealth

Seated Dumbbell Curl-to-Press

  1. Hold a pair of dumbbells at arm's length and sit on a bench.
  2. Without moving your upper arms, curl the dumbbells up to your shoulders.
  3. Rotate your palms so they face away from your body, and press the weights above your head. Return to the starting position and repeat.

9 Secrets for bigger, stronger muscles

This Move Works:

Biceps, Shoulders, Triceps


  • Step 1

  • Step 2

  • Step 3

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