Cable Bicep Curl vs Dumbbell Bicep Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Bicep Curl more often — 31,233 sessions vs 8,829. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Bicep Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Cable Bicep Curl vs Dumbbell Bicep Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Bicep Curl more often — 31,233 sessions compared to 8,829 for Cable Bicep Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Bicep Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Bicep Curl Differ
| What differs | Cable Bicep Curl | Dumbbell Bicep Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,829 sessions | 31,233 sessions |
How to Do Cable Bicep Curl
Cable Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the weight while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If your wrists are uncomfortable, it may be because you are gripping the barbell too narrowly. Try gripping it a little wider.
- 2. If your wrists are still uncomfortable, please use an EZ bar.
For a full Cable Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Bicep Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Dumbbell Bicep Curl
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. As you lift, rotate your palms to face your body to maximize the contraction of your biceps.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 4. When lowering the dumbbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- It is fine to proceed with both sides at once, but if you do it one side at a time, you can feel a more concentrated contraction.
For a full Dumbbell Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Bicep Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Cable Bicep Curl or Dumbbell Bicep Curl?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Bicep Curl more often — 31,233 sessions against 8,829 for Cable Bicep Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Cable Bicep Curl and Dumbbell Bicep Curl need?
Cable Bicep Curl needs a machine, and Dumbbell Bicep Curl needs a dumbbell.
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