Reverse Zottman curl

Dumbbells

Also called reverse zottman

Reverse Zottman curl, start positionReverse Zottman curl, end position
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Curl two dumbbells with palms facing down, turn the palms up at the top, then lower with palms up to load the stronger negative.

  1. Curl with palms down
  2. Turn palms up at the top
  3. Lower slowly with palms up

Movement

Pattern
Elbow flexion
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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