Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Additional Equipment | preacher bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Graps dumbbell and place upper arms against vertical pad of preacher bench. Lean chest against other pad keep arms slightly flexed.Execution
Curl barbell up until arms are fully lexed. Slowly return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat. Continue with opposite arm.Variations / Comments
Keep torso in position. Donīt pull shoulders back.Spider curls allow greater range of motion than preacher curls and create higher tension during the fully flexed arm position.
![Dumbbell Spider Curl | Starting Position Dumbbell Spider Curl Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/25/2625.jpg)
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![Dumbbell Spider Curl | Ending Position Dumbbell Spider Curl Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/26/2626.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Brachialis |
Synergist | Biceps Brachii | Brachioradialis |
Stabilizers | Wrist Flexors |
![Dumbbell Spider Curl | Muscles Front Dumbbell Spider Curl Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/13/1113.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell Spider Curl | Muscles Rear Dumbbell Spider Curl Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/14/1114.jpg)
Rear
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