# Reverse Barbell Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-reverse-curl

Also known as: Reverse Curl, Overhand Barbell Curl, Reverse BB Curl, BB Reverse Curl, Pronated Barbell Curl, Reverse-Grip Barbell Curl

Body region: Arms

## Muscles

- Main: Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Helps: Biceps, Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
- Holds: Deltoid, Extensor Digitorum, Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

## Equipment

- Barbell or EZ Bar

## Technique

1. Stand holding the bar with an overhand grip at shoulder width, arms straight in front of the thighs.
2. Fix the elbows at your sides.
3. Curl the bar up until the forearms are vertical, knuckles leading.
4. Lower slowly back to straight arms.

### Cues

- Keep the wrists in line with the forearms.
- Use noticeably less weight than for an underhand curl.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the wrists drop back under the load.
- Swinging the bar up with the hips.
- Elbows drifting forward at the top.

## Variations

- [EZ-Bar Reverse Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/ez-bar-reverse-curl)

## Alternatives

- [Hammer Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/hammer-curl)
- [Cable Reverse Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/cable-reverse-curl)
- [Reverse Dumbbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/reverse-dumbbell-curl)