10 Alternatives to Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
The Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion is done standing with dumbbells. Ranked closest by our scoring: the Dumbbell Lunge With Bicep Curl, the Dumbbell Standing Alternate Hammer Curl And Press and the Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl.
Updated Ranked by our 12-factor similarity model How it works
Original Exercise: Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Primary muscle
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Compound
Secondary muscles: Forearms, Shoulders
How to perform Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward.
- Take a step forward with your right foot, bending your right knee and lowering your body into a lunge position.
- As you lunge forward, curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- At the bottom of the lunge, rotate your torso to the right, as if you were bowling a ball.
- Reverse the motion, stepping back with your right foot and returning to the starting position while lowering the dumbbells back down.
- Repeat the lunge and curl motion, this time rotating your torso to the left.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Ranked Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion Alternatives
10 substitutes, ranked by how closely each one matches the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion on movement pattern, muscles worked, equipment and body position. The higher the score, the less you change. Open "How to perform this exercise" on a card for the steps; every card title links to that exercise's own alternatives page.
Best match 1. Dumbbell Lunge With Bicep Curl
93% match- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Intermediate
- Compound
It uses the same equipment and still works the biceps.
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward.
- Take a step forward with your right foot, lowering your body into a lunge position. Your right knee should be bent at a 90-degree angle and your left knee should be hovering just above the ground.
- As you lunge forward, simultaneously curl the dumbbells towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the lunge, then push through your right heel to return to the starting position, lowering the dumbbells back down to your sides.
- Repeat the lunge and bicep curl on the opposite side, stepping forward with your left foot.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.
Why this matches
- Movement: curl, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Intermediate
- Compound
It still works the biceps, through a different movement.
How to perform this exercise
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight.
- Exhale and curl the dumbbell in your right hand towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm stationary.
- Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the curl with your left hand.
- After completing the curl with your left hand, exhale and press the dumbbell in your right hand overhead.
- Extend your arm fully and hold for a moment at the top.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the press with your left hand.
- Continue alternating between curls and presses for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
3. Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl
77% match- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Beginner
- Isolation
How to perform this exercise
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward and arms fully extended.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating arms.
Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Beginner
- Isolation
How to perform this exercise
- Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your torso.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and rotate the palms of your hands until they are facing forward.
- While holding your upper arms stationary, curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the weights until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion

5. Zottman Curl
77% match- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Intermediate
- Isolation
How to perform this exercise
- Stand up with your torso upright and a dumbbell in each hand being held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso.
- Make sure the palms of the hands are facing each other. This will be your starting position.
- While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the weights while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Your wrist should rotate so that you have a supinated (palms up) grip. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps.
- Now during the contracted position, rotate your wrist until you now have a pronated (palms facing down) grip with the thumb at a higher position than the pinky.
- Slowly begin to bring the dumbbells back down using the pronated grip.
- As the dumbbells close your thighs, start rotating the wrist so that you go back to a neutral (palms facing your body) grip.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
6. Dumbbell Biceps Curl Squat
77% match- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Intermediate
- Compound
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward.
- Keeping your back straight and your elbows close to your sides, exhale and curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.
- Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Beginner
- Isolation
How to perform this exercise
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
- Place the arm blaster on your upper arms, ensuring a secure fit.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl one dumbbell up towards your shoulder while contracting your biceps.
- Continue to raise the dumbbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbell is at shoulder level.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement with the opposite arm.
- Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Intermediate
- Compound
How to perform this exercise
- Stand in front of a step or platform with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing your body.
- Place your right foot on the step, ensuring your entire foot is in contact with the surface.
- Engage your core and push through your right heel to lift your body up onto the step, bringing your left knee up towards your chest.
- At the top of the movement, perform a bicep curl by bending your elbows and bringing the dumbbells towards your shoulders.
- Lower the dumbbells back down and simultaneously lower your left foot back to the ground.
- Repeat the movement on the opposite side, stepping up with your left foot and curling the dumbbells.
- Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion

9. Dumbbell Alternate Bicep Curl
76% match- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Beginner
- Isolation
How to perform this exercise
- Stand (torso upright) with a dumbbell in each hand held at arms length. The elbows should be close to the torso and the palms of your hand should be facing your thighs.
- While holding the upper arm stationary, curl the right weight as you rotate the palm of the hands until they are facing forward. At this point continue contracting the biceps as you breathe out until your biceps is fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the biceps. Tip: Only the forearms should move.
- Slowly begin to bring the dumbbell back to the starting position as your breathe in. Tip: Remember to twist the palms back to the starting position (facing your thighs) as you come down.
- Repeat the movement with the left hand. This equals one repetition.
- Continue alternating in this manner for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: standing, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Biceps
- Dumbbell
- Intermediate
- Compound
How to perform this exercise
- Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward and arms fully extended.
- Keeping your elbows close to your sides, curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.
- Once your forearms are vertical, rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward.
- Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position by reversing the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps: 3 or 4 sets of 6 to 10 reps on each side.
Why this matches
- Primary muscle: biceps, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Equipment: free weights, the same as the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
- Body position: seated, not standing
- Balance: easier to stay steady on than the Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion
Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion FAQ
What muscles does Dumbbell Bicep Curl Lunge With Bowling Motion work?
It primarily loads the biceps brachii during elbow flexion, with secondary activation of the brachialis and brachioradialis. The lunge component recruits quads, glutes, and hip stabilizers while the bowling rotation engages obliques and rotator cuff muscles.
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