Barbell Reverse Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log Barbell Reverse Curl more often — 446 sessions vs 51. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Barbell Reverse Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.

Barbell Reverse Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Reverse Curl more often — 446 sessions compared to 51 for Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Reverse Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Barbell Reverse Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl Differ

What differsBarbell Reverse CurlIncline Dumbbell Reverse Curl
Equipmenta barbella dumbbell
Difficulty5 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users446 sessions51 sessions

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How to Do Barbell Reverse Curl

Barbell Reverse Curl demo video

Barbell Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the barbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
  3. 3. When lowering the barbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Maintain a natural grip to avoid bending your wrist.
  2. 2. Keep your shoulders fixed and not raised.

For a full Barbell Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Reverse Curl exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Barbell Reverse Curl?Exercise Guide

How to Do Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl

Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl demo video

Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your shoulders and elbows fixed.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
  3. 3. When lowering the dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not lose tension.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Keep your shoulders fixed and move only your arms.
  2. 2. Make sure your wrists do not bend.

For a full Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Biceps, Barbell Reverse Curl or Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl?

Planfit users log Barbell Reverse Curl more often — 446 sessions against 51 for Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Barbell Reverse Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl need?

Barbell Reverse Curl needs a barbell, and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl needs a dumbbell.

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