Reverse Curl

The Reverse Curl primarily works the Brachialis, Brachioradialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Extensors. It is a barbell isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Barbell curl with pronated grip emphasizing brachioradialis and forearms.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis
SecondaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Grasp bar with shoulder width overhand grip. Execution: With elbows to side, raise bar until forearms are vertical. Lower until arms are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: When elbows are fully flexed, they can travel forward slightly, allowing forearms to be no more than vertical. This additional movement allows for relative release of tension in muscles between repetitions.

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