Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachioradialis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachioradialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Preacher Curl
How to: Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl
- Sit at a preacher bench with a dumbbell in both hands.
- Rest your arms against the bench and let the dumbbell hang down.
- Curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows stationary.
- Squeeze at the top of the movement, then lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom.
- Using momentum to lift the weight.
- Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to focus on form.
- Perform seated if standing is uncomfortable.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your torso throughout the movement.
- Control the movement both during lifting and lowering phases.
- Avoid swinging the weight; maintain a steady and controlled pace.
Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
dumbbell
biceps
reverse curl
arm workout