Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl
The Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl mainly works the biceps and forearms. You'll need: barbell and weight plates.
Required Equipment
Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Biceps (brachialis); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
How to do the Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip wider than your hips.
Keep your elbows tucked closely by your sides and your torso stationary throughout the movement.
Exhale as you bend at the elbows, curling the barbell upward toward your chest in a smooth arc.
Squeeze your forearms and biceps hard at the top of the movement for a brief second.
Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position with full control.
Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl work?
The Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl mainly works the biceps and forearms. The main muscles are the brachialis and brachioradialis.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl?
Barbell and weight plates.
What workout day should the Barbell Standing Reverse-Grip Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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