Biceps · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl

The dumbbell reverse spider curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms. It is performed standing with dumbbells, focusing on curling the weights with palms facing the body, which emphasizes the brachialis and forearm muscles.

Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl, step by step

  1. Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body and arms fully extended.
  2. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Track Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl in SPLYT

Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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