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Overhand dumbbell curl alternatives

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

  1. Band hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  2. Band overhand curlTrains the forearms and biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  3. Cross-body hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement.
  4. Cross-chest hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement.
  5. Hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement.
  6. Incline hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement, needs dumbbells and adjustable bench.
  7. Kettlebell hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  8. Overhand EZ bar curlTrains the forearms and biceps, same movement, needs ez curl bar.
  9. Reverse curlTrains the forearms and biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  10. Rope hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement, needs cable machine.
  11. Rope hammer curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement, needs cable machine.
  12. Zottman curlTrains the biceps and forearms, same movement.

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