Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl
How to do the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
Forearms
Dumbbell
How to do the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl
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To begin, stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand using a pronated grip (palms facing down). Your arms should be fully extended while your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
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While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the muscle.
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Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl work?
The Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl primarily works the Biceps. It also recruits the Forearms as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl suitable for beginners?
The Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl?
To do the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl with correct form?
To begin, stand straight with a dumbbell in each hand using a pronated grip (palms facing down). Your arms should be fully extended while your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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