Biceps · Dumbbell

Spider Curl (Dumbbell)

Dumbbell spider curls for a peak that won't quit.

Spider Curl (Dumbbell) exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Lie chest down on an incline bench, arms hanging straight down with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Keep your palms facing forward and elbows locked in place.
  3. Curl both dumbbells up toward your shoulders.
  4. Squeeze at the top, then lower all the way down.

The one cue that matters

Let the arms hang dead at the bottom. That full stretch is where the growth lives.

Muscles worked

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

FAQ

What muscles does the Spider Curl (Dumbbell) work?

The Spider Curl (Dumbbell) 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 Spider Curl (Dumbbell)?

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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