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Exercise 1675 · REF 6sMAmNv

Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl exercise animation

Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Biceps

The spider curl's chest-supported, arms-hanging-forward position keeps constant tension on the arms through the whole rep, since there's no resting point where the arm hangs straight down under the shoulder. Adding a reverse grip shifts extra emphasis onto the brachialis and forearm extensors on top of that constant tension. It's a demanding variation best used with lighter weight and a slow, controlled tempo.

How to Do the Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl

  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

The Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl work?
The Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl?
The Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Reverse Spider Curl?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Biceps Leg Concentration Curl targets the same biceps using body weight instead.