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Kettlebell Prone Incline Curl
How to do the kettlebell prone incline 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
Lie chest-down on an incline bench holding a kettlebell in each hand with palms facing forward, arms hanging straight down. Curl the kettlebells toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows fixed, then lower slowly under control.
- 1A deep stretch in the biceps at the bottom with the arms hanging straight
- 2A strong squeeze in the biceps at the top of each curl
- 3Constant tension as you lower the kettlebells slowly
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows drift forward or swing off the bench
- Using shoulders or momentum to lift the kettlebells
- Rushing the lowering phase or cutting the range short
Muscles worked
The kettlebell prone incline curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the kettlebell prone incline curl for you and tracks it every session.
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- How to do the cable hammer curl
- How to do the overhead bicep curl
Last reviewed June 2026.