Forearms
Reverse Curl
Beginner
Barbell
Isolation
Forearms
How to do it
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Hold a barbell or EZ-bar shoulder-width with an overhand grip.
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Stand tall with your elbows tucked at your sides.
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Curl the bar toward your chest without bending the wrists.
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Pause at the top with the back of your hands in line with your forearms.
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Lower under control until the arms are nearly straight.
Common mistakes
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Letting the wrists collapse because the load is too heavy.
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Swinging the torso to get the bar moving.
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Using the same weight as your regular barbell curl.
Tips
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Use around 60-70% of your normal barbell curl weight.
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Excellent for building grip strength and forearm thickness.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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