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Reverse-Grip Barbell Biceps Curl

Intermediate

Reverse-Grip Barbell Biceps Curl

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

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.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Take the barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Maintain a stable posture and place your feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Step 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.

Muscle Groups

Reverse-Grip Barbell Biceps Curl targets Biceps, Forearms as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

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