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Dumbbell Cheat Curl

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The Dumbbell Cheat Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms, chest, core and shoulders. You'll need: dumbbells.

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Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Cheat Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Biceps (biceps brachii); Side Biceps (brachialis)

Secondary

Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Deep Core (transverse abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

How to do the Dumbbell Cheat Curl

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. Use some momentum to curl the weights up.

  3. Control the weights on the way down.

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Dumbbell Cheat Curl FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Cheat Curl work?

The Dumbbell Cheat Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms, chest, core and shoulders. The main muscles are the biceps brachii and brachialis.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Cheat Curl?

Dumbbells.

What workout day should the Dumbbell Cheat Curl go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

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