barbell standing reverse grip curl resistance

A upper arms exercise targeting the biceps, performed with barbell.

barbell standing reverse grip curl resistance demonstration
barbell standing reverse grip curl resistance β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Barbell

Target muscles

Biceps

Secondary muscles

Forearms

How to do barbell standing reverse grip curl resistance

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.

  2. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary.

  3. Exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps, bringing the barbell as close to your shoulders as possible.

  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

  5. Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Focus on resistance movement.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Biceps

Secondary

Forearms

Related exercises

All upper arms exercises β†’

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