Cable Reverse Curl vs Incline Barbell Reverse Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log Cable Reverse Curl more often — 376 sessions vs 21. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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

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

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Reverse Curl more often — 376 sessions compared to 21 for Incline Barbell Reverse Curl.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Reverse Curl and Incline Barbell 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 Cable Reverse Curl and Incline Barbell Reverse Curl Differ

What differsCable Reverse CurlIncline Barbell Reverse Curl
Equipmenta machinea barbell
Difficulty5 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users376 sessions21 sessions

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How to Do Cable Reverse Curl

Cable Reverse Curl demo video

Cable Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the weight while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
  2. 2. Lift it without twisting your wrists.
  3. 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
  4. 4. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Keep your elbows still.
  2. 2. Adjust to prevent your wrists from bending.

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

Want to learn more about Cable Reverse Curl?Exercise Guide

How to Do Incline Barbell Reverse Curl

Incline Barbell Reverse Curl demo video

Incline Barbell Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Please lift the barbell while keeping your shoulders and elbows 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 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 Barbell Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Barbell Reverse Curl exercise guide.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Planfit users log Cable Reverse Curl more often — 376 sessions against 21 for Incline Barbell 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 Cable Reverse Curl and Incline Barbell Reverse Curl need?

Cable Reverse Curl needs a machine, and Incline Barbell Reverse Curl needs a barbell.

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