Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl vs Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl

Which one fits your Fore arms workout plan?

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Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl is the easier place to start — difficulty 3 of 5 vs 4. Compare Fore arms form cues and when to progress.

Compare the benefits of Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl and Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl and pick the one that fits your Fore arms workout.

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl vs Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl more often — 815 sessions compared to 764 for Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl and Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

How Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl and Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl Differ

What differsReverse Barbell Wrist CurlReverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl
Equipmenta barbella dumbbell
One side at a timeNoYes
Difficulty4 of 53 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users764 sessions815 sessions

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How to Do Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl demo video

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl Muscles Worked: Fore arms

Form

  1. 1. Please lift your wrist towards your body.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position while bearing the weight.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please be careful not to excessively bend your wrist.
  2. 2. Give strength to your legs to prevent your arms from shaking.

For a full Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl?Exercise Guide

How to Do Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl

Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl demo video

Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl Muscles Worked: Fore arms

Form

  1. 1. Please lift your wrist towards your body.
  2. 2. Slowly return to the starting position while bearing the weight.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Please be careful not to bend your wrist excessively.
  2. 2. Please apply strength to your legs to prevent your arms from shaking.

For a full Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Fore arms, Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl or Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl?

Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Fore arms, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.

What equipment do Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl and Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl need?

Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl needs a barbell, and Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl needs a dumbbell.

Which is easier to start with?

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

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