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Drag curl alternatives

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

  1. Barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  2. Cable curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  3. Dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  4. EZ bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar.
  5. Kettlebell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  6. Band curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  7. Band hammer curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  8. Concentration curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  9. Dumbbell preacher curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and preacher curl bench.
  10. Hammer curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells.
  11. Incline dumbbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  12. Machine preacher curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs preacher curl bench.

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