Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 3,444 sessions vs 51. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl vs Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 3,444 sessions compared to 51 for Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl.

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

What differsIncline Dumbbell Hammer CurlIncline Dumbbell Reverse Curl
Difficulty2 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users3,444 sessions51 sessions

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How to Do Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl demo video

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps

Form

  1. 1. Set the incline bench to an angle of about 45 to 60 degrees.
  2. 2. Sit on the incline bench and hold the dumbbells with your palms facing your body.
  3. 3. Keep your elbows fixed in a vertical position and bend your elbows using only the strength of your biceps.
  4. 4. While keeping your elbows fixed, feel the resistance of the dumbbells as you return to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. Keep your elbows fixed and slowly lift and lower the dumbbells.

For a full Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Incline Dumbbell Hammer 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, Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl or Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl?

Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl more often — 3,444 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 Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl need?

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl needs a dumbbell, and Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl needs a dumbbell.

Which is easier to start with?

Incline Dumbbell Hammer Curl is the easier place to start. Move to Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl once your form holds up.

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