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Reverse-Grip Barbell Biceps Curl

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Reverse-Grip Barbell Biceps Curl

Reverse-Grip Barbell Biceps Curl activates the muscle groups in your arms, including your biceps brachii and your brachialis. Reverse-grip barbell biceps curl also improves your grip strength.

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Target Muscles

Instructions

  1. Take the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Maintain a stable posture and place your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Keeping your arms still, lift the bar to your chest. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, pause for a moment, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position. Repeat until the desired repetitions are completed.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows still and bent at your sides.
  • Perform the movement at a controlled pace without allowing momentum to build up.

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Barbell Biceps Curl

STRENGTH BARBELL

Barbell Biceps Curl targets your biceps brachii muscle and the brachialis, a muscle responsible for elbow flexion. If barbell curls are practiced regularly, they can help you build bigger biceps. Barbell curls generally allow you to lift heavier weight tha...

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024