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Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl

The Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl is a barbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 6 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Upper arms

Step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand (pronated) grip, palms facing downward.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and arms fully extended.
  3. Curl the barbell upward by bending your elbows while keeping your wrists straight.
  4. Lift the bar until your forearms are vertical or until you feel peak contraction.
  5. Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position under full control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions while avoiding torso swinging.

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