Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl
Description
The barbell standing reverse grip curl is performed with an overhand (pronated) grip rather than the standard underhand grip. The pronated grip shifts emphasis from the biceps to the brachioradialis and forearm extensors, building forearm size and grip strength while still working the biceps.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl Instructions
- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold a barbell at thigh level with palms facing back (overhand grip).
- Pin your elbows against your sides.
- Brace your core and pull your shoulders back.
- Curl the bar up by bending at the elbows while maintaining the overhand grip.
- Continue until the bar is near shoulder height.
- Squeeze the forearms and biceps at the top.
- Lower the bar back down with control to full extension.
Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl Form & Visual
Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl Benefits
- Targets brachioradialis and forearm extensors
- Builds forearm size and grip
- Different stimulus than standard curls
- Useful for thicker arms
- Pairs well with regular curls
- Strong wrist stability work
Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl Muscles Worked
- Brachioradialis
- Forearm extensors
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Curl
- Hammer Curl
- EZ Bar Reverse Curl
- Zottman Curl
