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How to do Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl

The barbell standing reverse grip curl is an exercise targeting the biceps and forearms. It is performed by holding a barbell with an underhand grip, curling the weight up while keeping the elbows close to the torso, and then lowering it back down.

Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl, step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Variations

Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl is a variation of Barbell Curl.

Track Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl in SPLYT

Barbell Standing Reverse Grip Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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