Biceps · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl

The dumbbell standing reverse curl is an exercise targeting the biceps and forearms, performed by curling dumbbells with an overhand grip while standing.

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

How to do Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl, step by step

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

Muscles worked

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

Track Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl in SPLYT

Dumbbell Standing Reverse 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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