Barbell Reverse Curl

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Learn how to do the Barbell Reverse Curl with proper form and technique. This barbell exercise primarily targets your Biceps, with secondary emphasis on Forearms.

Barbell Reverse Curl exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Barbell Reverse Curl

Follow these steps to perform the Barbell Reverse Curl with correct form:

  1. 1Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  2. 2Keep your upper arms stationary and exhale as you curl the barbell upward, contracting your biceps.
  3. 3Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.
  4. 4Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. 5Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Reverse Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
barbell
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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