Dumbbell reverse grip preacher curl

Muscles worked: Upper arms
Upper arms
🔧 Dumbbells, Preacher Curl Stand ↕ Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Hold a dumbbell in each hand and initiate the movement by flexing your elbows, bringing the weights upward towards your shoulders. Maintain a stable upper arm position against a supportive surface to maximize forearm engagement. Squeeze your forearm muscles tightly at the peak of the curl to enhance muscle activation. Slowly return to the starting position, preventing full elbow extension to keep tension on the forearms.

Muscles Worked

BrachialisBiceps

Tips

Consider using arm pads for support to better isolate the forearm muscles. Throughout the exercise, keep your palms facing downwards. Concentrate on pulling your forearms inward as you perform the curl. Control the descent of the weights, actively resisting their downward pull. Maintain a neutral wrist position, ensuring it remains aligned with your forearm. Prioritize a slow, deliberate tempo to enhance muscle time under tension.

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