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How to do Ez Barbell Reverse Grip Curl

The EZ barbell reverse grip curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, with additional activation of the forearms. It is performed using an EZ barbell with an underhand grip, focusing on curling the barbell upwards while keeping the elbows close to the torso.

Ez Barbell Reverse Grip Curl demonstration

Primary muscle: Biceps
Also works: Forearms
Equipment: Ez barbell
Level: Beginner
Category: Biceps

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

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the ez barbell with an underhand grip.
Keep your elbows close to your torso and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
Curl the barbell upwards by contracting your biceps, while exhaling.
Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
Slowly begin to bring the barbell back to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Variations

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

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Ez Barbell 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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