Exercise 0425 · REF DU5Kkj2

Dumbbell Standing One Arm Reverse Curl exercise animation

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

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Keep your arm fully extended and close to your body, with your palm facing down.
  3. Slowly curl the dumbbell up towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  5. 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.

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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.