Overhead Cable Bicep Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable Reverse Curl more often — 376 sessions vs 155. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and Cable Reverse Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Overhead Cable Bicep 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 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Overhead Cable Bicep 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 Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and Cable Reverse Curl Differ
| What differs | Overhead Cable Bicep Curl | Cable Reverse Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 155 sessions | 376 sessions |
How to Do Overhead Cable Bicep Curl
Overhead Cable Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbows and shoulders fixed while lifting the weight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- If the space is narrow and you can't stretch your arms out fully, please proceed with one arm at a time.
For a full Overhead Cable Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Overhead Cable Bicep 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, Overhead Cable Bicep Curl or Cable Reverse Curl?
Planfit users log Cable Reverse Curl more often — 376 sessions against 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and Cable Reverse Curl need?
Overhead Cable Bicep Curl needs a machine, and Cable Reverse Curl needs a machine.
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