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.
| Equipment | Barbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Brachialis, Brachioradialis |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- 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 Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Middle) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Upper) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Extensors (forearms)
Instructions
- 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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