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Three-range barbell curl alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the three-range barbell curl, best matches first.

  1. Alternating dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  2. Barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  3. Bodyweight bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs squat rack and barbell.
  4. Cable curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  5. Close-grip barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  6. Drag curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  7. Dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  8. Dumbbell elbow-bent holdTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  9. EZ bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar.
  10. EZ-bar preacher curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar and preacher curl bench.
  11. Kettlebell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  12. Ring curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.

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