Exercise Comparison
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl vs Standing One-Arm Cable Curl




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Instructions
Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
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.
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.
Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to starting position as your breathe in.
Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.
Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Standing One-Arm Cable Curl
Start out by grabbing single handle next to the low pulley machine. Make sure you are far enough from the machine so that your arm is supporting the weight.
Make sure that your upper arm is stationary, perpendicular to the floor with elbows in and palms facing forward. Your non lifting arm should be grabbing your waist. This will allow you to keep your balance.
Slowly begin to curl the single handle upwards while keeping the upper arm stationary until your forearm touches your bicep while exhaling. Tip: Only the forearm should move.
Hold the contraction position as you squeeze the bicep and then lower the single handle back down to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Switch arms while performing this exercise.
Verdict
Both exercises target the biceps. Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl is a beginner exercise using dumbbell, while Standing One-Arm Cable Curl is intermediate and uses cable. Choose Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Standing One-Arm Cable Curl for a greater challenge.