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Dumbbell Single-Arm Preacher Curl Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Tight Fist Lift demonstration

Tight Fist Lift
2
Dumbbell Reverse-Grip Biceps Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse-Grip Biceps Curl
3
Dumbbell Hammer Strict Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Hammer Strict Curl
4
Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Strict Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Hammer Strict Curl
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Dumbbell Incline Alternate Hammer Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Hammer Curl
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Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Curl
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Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Prone Incline Hammer Curl
8
Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso) demonstration

Dumbbell Preacher Curl (Turned Torso)
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Dumbbell Zottman Preacher Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Zottman Preacher Curl
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Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Preacher Curl
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Dumbbell Preacher Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Preacher Curl
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Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl demonstration

Dumbbell Seated Preacher 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 Single-Arm Preacher Curl trains

Primary Biceps Brachii

Secondary Brachialis Brachioradialis

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