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Kettlebell Incline Inner Biceps Curl

How to do the kettlebell incline inner biceps curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Animated demonstration of the Kettlebell Incline Inner Biceps Curl
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 turned up and slightly out. Curl the kettlebells toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows fixed back, emphasizing the inner short head of the biceps. Lower slowly under control.

  1. 1Feel the inner biceps work as you curl with palms turned out
  2. 2Keep your elbows pinned back against the bench
  3. 3Lower slowly to feel the stretch and eccentric load

Common mistakes

  • Don't swing the kettlebells or let your elbows drift forward
  • Avoid using your shoulders to help lift the weight
  • Don't let your wrists roll inward during the curl

Muscles worked

The kettlebell incline inner biceps curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.

  • BicepsPrimary
  • ForearmsSupport
  • Front DeltsMinor

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Last reviewed June 2026.