Biceps · Dumbbell

Pinwheel Curl

Neutral grip, thick forearms and biceps.

Pinwheel Curl exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, palms facing in.
  2. Curl one dumbbell up across toward your opposite shoulder.
  3. Squeeze at the top.
  4. Lower slowly, then curl the other arm, alternating.

The one cue that matters

Keep the palm facing in the whole rep, this hammers the brachialis and forearm.

Muscles worked

The Pinwheel Curl isolates the Biceps — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted biceps volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Pinwheel Curl work?

The Pinwheel Curl primarily works the Biceps.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Pinwheel Curl?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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