Dumbbell Seated Reverse Grip Biceps Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachioradialis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachioradialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Grip Biceps Curl
How to: Dumbbell Seated Reverse Grip Biceps Curl
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing up.
- Keeping your elbows close to your body, curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position while maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to lift the dumbbell instead of relying on muscle strength.
- Letting the elbows drift away from the body during the curl.
- Failing to complete the full range of motion.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to start and gradually increase as strength improves.
- Perform the exercise seated on an exercise ball for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid swinging the dumbbell.
- Control the movement both up and down to maximize muscle engagement.
- Focus on squeezing the target muscles at the top of the movement.
Dumbbell Seated Reverse Grip Biceps Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
forearms
strength
dumbbell
isolation
muscle building