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Dumbbell Close-Grip Curl Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Reverse-Grip Biceps Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse-Grip Biceps Curl
2
Dumbbell Hammer Strict Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Hammer Strict Curl
3
Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Strict Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Strict Curl
4
Tight Fist Lift demonstration

Tight Fist Lift
5
Bottle Weighted Alternate Hammer Curl demonstration

Bottle Weighted Alternate Hammer Curl
6
Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl demonstration

Cable Rope Hammer Preacher Curl
7
Dumbbell Preacher Curl over Exercise Ball demonstration

Dumbbell Preacher Curl over Exercise Ball
8
Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Prone Incline Curl
9
Dumbbell Drag Biceps Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Drag Biceps Curl
10
Bicep Curls demonstration

Bicep Curls
11
Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) demonstration

Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)
12
Dumbbell Standing Single Spider Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Single Spider Curl

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Dumbbell Close-Grip Curl trains

Primary Biceps Brachii

Secondary Brachialis

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