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1.01
StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Reverse-Grip Biceps Curl

Intensity
12–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Forearms70%

Supporting muscles

  • Biceps
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your weight evenly distributed across both feet while curling.

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells with palms facing up (reverse grip).

  2. 2

    Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the weights towards your shoulders.

  3. 3

    Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your elbows close to your torso and avoid swinging the weights to maximize bicep and forearm engagement.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Allowing the elbows to drift forward
  • ✕Curling the wrists inward during the lift
  • ✕Flaring the elbows out to the sides
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