Lever Isolateral Reverse Curl
The Lever Isolateral Reverse Curl primarily works the Brachioradialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Wrist Flexors. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Brachioradialis.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Brachioradialis |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat and grasp handles with overhand grip. Position elbows to sides so they are in line with lever's fulcrum. Execution: Raise lever handles until elbows are fully flexed with back of upper arm remaining on pad. Lower handles until arm is fully extended. Repeat. Comments: The biceps may be exercised alternating or simultaneous. If machine does not provide support for back of arm, keep elbows from traveling back, particularly during initial flexion.
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