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Reverse Barbell Curl

StrengthBeginnerBarbell

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Brachialis, Brachioradialis

Primary: Biceps

Secondary: Forearms

How to

  1. 1Stand holding a barbell or EZ bar with an overhand grip (palms down), hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Curl the bar up toward your shoulders, keeping your elbows pinned to your sides.
  3. 3Lower it slowly to the start.
  4. 4Keep your wrists straight and use less weight than a normal curl.