Exercise 0425 · REF DU5Kkj2
Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl
- Category
- Upper Arms
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Target
- Biceps
Flipping to an overhand grip on a curl shifts the load toward the brachioradialis and forearm extensors rather than the biceps, and doing it one arm at a time makes it easy to feel where the tension actually lands. Expect to use noticeably less weight than a standard curl — the forearm muscles doing the work here are smaller and fatigue faster.
How to Do the Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip.
- Keep your arm fully extended and close to your body, with your palm facing down.
- Slowly curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.
Muscles Worked
The Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.
More Upper Arms Exercises
Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (with Towel)
Assisted Triceps Dip (kneeling)
Band Alternating Biceps Curl
Band Close-Grip Push-Up
Band Concentration Curl
Band One Arm Overhead Biceps Curl
More Biceps Exercises
Barbell Alternate Biceps Curl
Barbell Biceps Curl (with Arm Blaster)
Barbell Curl
Barbell Drag Curl
Barbell Lying Preacher Curl
Barbell Preacher Curl
Equipment Alternatives
Don't have dumbbell? These target the same biceps with different equipment.
Biceps Leg Concentration Curl
Band Alternating Biceps Curl
Barbell Alternate Biceps Curl
Cable Close Grip Curl
FAQ
- What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl work?
- The Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms as the main supporting muscle group.
- What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl?
- The Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl is done with a dumbbell.
- What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl?
- If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Biceps Leg Concentration Curl targets the same biceps using body weight instead.