Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl

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Quick answer

Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl is an intermediate isolation dumbbell exercise that mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl

  1. 1

    Stand facing forward with two dumbbells in each arm and palms facing into your thighs. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Keeping your elbows and upper arm fixed in space, curl the weights simultaneously, contracting your biceps. Twist your arms as you lift so that your palms are facing down. Curl the arms until the dumbbells reach shoulder level.

  3. 3

    Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower back to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Perform the reps very slowly and don't use momentum to help you!.
  • Keep your torso and upper arms stationary and make sure you don’t rock your body back and forth when lifting the weights.

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