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Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl vs High Cable Curls

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl - starting position
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl - ending position
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
beginner·Dumbbell·isolation
High Cable Curls - starting position
High Cable Curls - ending position
High Cable Curls
intermediate·Cable·compound

Side-by-Side

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
VS
High Cable Curls
beginner
Level
intermediate
Dumbbell
Equipment
Cable
isolation
Mechanic
compound
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Strength
biceps
Primary
biceps
forearms
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

biceps

Only in Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl

forearms

Instructions

Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl

1

Sit down on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. Tip: Keep the elbows close to the torso.This will be your starting position.

2

While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight forward while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. As you do so, rotate the hand so that the palm is facing up. Continue the movement until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.

3

Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to starting position as your breathe in.

4

Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.

5

Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.

High Cable Curls

1

Stand between a couple of high pulleys and grab a handle in each arm. Position your upper arms in a way that they are parallel to the floor with the palms of your hands facing you. This will be your starting position.

2

Curl the handles towards you until they are next to your ears. Make sure that as you do so you flex your biceps and exhale. The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Hold for a second in the contracted position as you squeeze the biceps.

3

Slowly bring back the arms to the starting position.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the biceps. Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while High Cable Curls is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl if you're looking for a more accessible option, or High Cable Curls for a greater challenge. High Cable Curls is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl isolates the target muscle for focused development.

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