How to Do Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl is a biceps exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl

  1. 01Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of the thighs with an overhand grip.
  2. 02Curl the dumbbells toward the shoulders by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms stationary.
  3. 03Squeeze the forearms at the peak of the contraction, ensuring the wrists do not collapse or bend back.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells back to the thighs with a steady tempo, fully extending the arms at the bottom.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows pinned to the ribcage to ensure the brachialis and brachioradialis perform the lift rather than the front delts.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl work?

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl correctly?

Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells in front of the thighs with an overhand grip. Curl the dumbbells toward the shoulders by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms stationary. Squeeze the forearms at the peak of the contraction, ensuring the wrists do not collapse or bend back. Lower the dumbbells back to the thighs with a steady tempo, fully extending the arms at the bottom.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl?

Keep the elbows pinned to the ribcage to ensure the brachialis and brachioradialis perform the lift rather than the front delts.

Is Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl?

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Curl uses dumbbell.

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