EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log EZ-Bar Preacher Curl more often — 543 sessions vs 51. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log EZ-Bar Preacher Curl more often — 543 sessions compared to 51 for Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Preacher 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 EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl Differ

What differsEZ-Bar Preacher CurlIncline Dumbbell Reverse Curl
Equipmenta barbella dumbbell
Difficulty4 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users543 sessions51 sessions

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How to Do EZ-Bar Preacher Curl

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl demo video

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Press your armpits against the preacher bench.
  2. 2. Grab the EZ bar with your palms facing up at shoulder width.
  3. 3. Lift the EZ bar using only the strength of your biceps without any body or shoulder momentum.

Coach's Tips

  1. Fix your elbows to the pad and be careful not to move your wrists excessively.

For a full EZ-Bar Preacher Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Preacher Curl exercise guide.

Want to learn more about EZ-Bar Preacher 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, EZ-Bar Preacher Curl or Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl?

Planfit users log EZ-Bar Preacher Curl more often — 543 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 EZ-Bar Preacher Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl need?

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl needs a barbell, and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl needs a dumbbell.

Which is easier to start with?

EZ-Bar Preacher Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl once your form holds up.

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