Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl

Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?

Contents

Planfit users log Cable Reverse Curl more often — 376 sessions vs 50. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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

Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl vs Cable 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 50 for Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl.

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

What differsIncline Dumbbell Reverse CurlCable Reverse Curl
Equipmenta dumbbella machine
Difficulty5 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users50 sessions376 sessions

Related comparisons

Not sure whether Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl or Cable Reverse Curl fits your goal? Get a personalized plan

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Planfit users log Cable Reverse Curl more often — 376 sessions against 50 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 Reverse Curl and Cable Reverse Curl need?

Incline Dumbbell Reverse Curl needs a dumbbell, and Cable Reverse Curl needs a machine.

Stop Guessing Which One to Do

AI picks your workouts based on your goals, body type, and experience.

Join 4M+ users who found their perfect workout plan

Get Personalized Plans
and More detailed guidance with Planfit

Banner Image