Concentration Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions vs 376. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Concentration Curl and Cable Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Concentration Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions compared to 376 for Cable Reverse Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Concentration Curl and Cable 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 Concentration Curl and Cable Reverse Curl Differ
| What differs | Concentration Curl | Cable Reverse Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | biceps | biceps and forearms |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,522 sessions | 376 sessions |
How to Do Concentration Curl
Concentration Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbow fixed on your thigh and lift the dumbbell up using your biceps.
- 2. Do not move your elbow or shoulder; just bend your arm.
- 3. At the top, strongly contract your biceps.
- 4. Slowly lower it back to the starting position while feeling the resistance.
- 5. Start the next repetition without fully extending your arm, keeping it slightly bent.
Coach's Tips
- Keep your elbows steady and slowly raise the weight.
For a full Concentration Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Concentration Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Cable Reverse Curl
Cable Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the weight while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Lift it without twisting your wrists.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 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. Keep your elbows still.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Concentration Curl or Cable Reverse Curl?
Planfit users log Concentration Curl more often — 3,522 sessions against 376 for Cable Reverse Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Concentration Curl and Cable Reverse Curl work the same muscles?
Not quite. Concentration Curl loads biceps, and Cable Reverse Curl loads biceps and forearms.
What equipment do Concentration Curl and Cable Reverse Curl need?
Concentration Curl needs a dumbbell, and Cable Reverse Curl needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Concentration Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Reverse Curl once your form holds up.
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