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Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl

Main muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Isolation · Pull

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to starting position as your breathe in.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl work?
Mainly the biceps, with help from the forearms.
What equipment do I need?
Dumbbell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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