Dumbbell Preacher Curl vs EZ-Bar Reverse Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl are close in use — 1,229 vs 673 sessions logged. What separates them is Biceps loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Dumbbell Preacher Curl vs EZ-Bar Reverse Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Reverse Curl more often — 1,229 sessions compared to 673 for Dumbbell Preacher Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar 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 Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Preacher Curl | EZ-Bar Reverse Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 673 sessions | 1,229 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Preacher Curl
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell while keeping your shoulders and elbows fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 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. Keep your elbow position still.
- 2. Do not use momentum.
For a full Dumbbell Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Preacher Curl exercise guide.
How to Do EZ-Bar Reverse Curl
EZ-Bar Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Lift the EZ bar while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the EZ bar, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not lose tension.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Adjust your hands to the angle of the EZ bar to avoid bending your wrists.
- 2. Do not use momentum.
For a full EZ-Bar Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Reverse Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Dumbbell Preacher Curl or EZ-Bar Reverse Curl?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Biceps, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Dumbbell Preacher Curl and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl need?
Dumbbell Preacher Curl needs a dumbbell, and EZ-Bar Reverse Curl needs a barbell.
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