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Kettlebell Incline Alternate Curl
How to do the kettlebell incline alternate curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Sit back on an incline bench holding a kettlebell in each hand with arms hanging and palms facing up. Curl one kettlebell toward your shoulder while the other stays extended, then lower and alternate sides. The incline keeps each biceps under a deep stretch between reps.
- 1Feel a deep stretch in the working biceps at the bottom
- 2Keep your elbows back and palms up as you curl one side
- 3Lower slowly and alternate without losing tension
Common mistakes
- Don't swing the kettlebell or let your elbow drift forward
- Avoid rocking your torso to help lift the weight
- Don't rush; control each arm independently
Muscles worked
The kettlebell incline alternate curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the kettlebell incline alternate curl for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
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- How to do the cable hammer curl
- How to do the overhead bicep curl
Last reviewed June 2026.