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Dumbbell elbow-bent hold alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the dumbbell elbow-bent hold, best matches first.

  1. Alternating dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  2. Barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  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, needs barbell.
  6. Drag curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  7. Dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  8. EZ bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar.
  9. EZ-bar preacher curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar and preacher curl bench.
  10. Kettlebell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  11. Ring curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
  12. Seated dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.

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