Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl
Build serious forearm and bicep strength! Isolate your muscles with the Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl.
The Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl mainly works the forearms and biceps. You'll need: dumbbells or preacher curl bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis); Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl
Set up the preacher bench: Adjust the bench so that when you sit, your armpits rest comfortably at the top of the pad.
Grab a dumbbell with an overhand grip (palms facing downward) with each hand.
Sit down on the preacher bench and place the back of your upper arms on the padded surface.
Your arms should be fully extended with the dumbbells in front of you at the bottom of the movement.
Exhale and curl the dumbbells upwards by flexing at the elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary against the pad.
Continue to curl the dumbbells until your forearms are almost vertical, focusing on squeezing the muscles in the forearms and biceps.
Pause at the top of the movement for a moment.
Inhale and slowly lower the weights back to the starting position, keeping the tension on your muscles.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets, maintaining good form throughout the exercise.
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Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl work?
The Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl mainly works the forearms and biceps. The main muscles are the brachioradialis and biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl?
Dumbbells or preacher curl bench.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Preacher Curl, Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl, Barbell Reverse Spider Curl and Cable Reverse Preacher Curl.
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