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Dumbbell High Curl Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Curl Press Extension demonstration

Dumbbell Curl Press Extension
2
Dumbbell Curl to Press demonstration

Dumbbell Curl to Press
3
Barbell Curl Press Extension demonstration

Barbell Curl Press Extension
4
Battling Ropes demonstration

Battling Ropes
5
Side Step Arm Curl demonstration

Side Step Arm Curl
6
Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Drag Curl
7
Dumbbell Incline Biceps Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Biceps Curl
8
Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Lunge with Bicep Curl
9
Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball demonstration

Dumbbell Biceps Curl with Overhead Extension on Stability Ball
10
Dumbbell Lying Supine Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Lying Supine Curl
11
Dumbbell Drag Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Drag Curl
12
Dumbbell Standing Drag Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Drag 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 High Curl trains

Primary Biceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

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