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Dumbbell Curl Press Extension Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Battling Ropes demonstration

Battling Ropes
2
Dumbbell Curl to Press demonstration

Dumbbell Curl to Press
3
Barbell Curl Press Extension demonstration

Barbell Curl Press Extension
4
Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press demonstration

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press
5
Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball demonstration

Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball
6
Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Raise
7
Dumbbell Scott Press demonstration

Dumbbell Scott Press
8
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press demonstration

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
9
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
10
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
11
Smith Hang Clean demonstration

Smith Hang Clean
12
Bodyweight Muscle-Up demonstration

Bodyweight Muscle-Up

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 Curl Press Extension trains

Primary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Anterior

Secondary Deltoid Lateral Triceps Brachii

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