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How to do Reverse Preacher Curl (Barbell)

The barbell reverse preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms. It is performed on a preacher bench with an overhand grip, emphasizing the brachialis and forearm extensors.

Reverse Preacher Curl (Barbell) demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Biceps

How to do Reverse Preacher Curl (Barbell), step by step

  1. Sit on a preacher bench with your chest against the pad and your arms extended straight down, holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the barbell upward while contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.
  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

Reverse Preacher Curl (Barbell) works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Track Reverse Preacher Curl (Barbell) in SPLYT

Reverse Preacher Curl (Barbell) 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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