Dumbbell Reverse Preacher Curl

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Brachialis
• Brachioradialis

Helps

• Biceps

Holds

• Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
• Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
• Extensor Digitorum

Equipment

• Dumbbells
• Preacher Bench

Technique

1. Sit at a preacher bench with the backs of your upper arms on the pad.
2. Hold the dumbbells overhand, palms facing down, arms nearly straight.
3. Curl the dumbbells up while keeping the wrists straight and in line with the forearms.
4. Lower slowly to the start.

Cues

• Expect to use clearly less weight than in a regular preacher curl.

Common mistakes

• Letting the wrists bend back as the weight rises.

Variations

• Alternating Dumbbell Preacher Curl
• Alternating Preacher Hammer Curl
• Single-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl
• Single-Arm Reverse-Grip Dumbbell Preacher Curl
• Single-Arm Preacher Hammer Curl
• Preacher Hammer Curl
• Standing Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Alternatives

• Preacher Curl
• Incline Dumbbell Curl