How to Do Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl

Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl is a forearms exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Forearms

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand grip.
  2. 02Pin the elbows to the ribcage and curl the bar toward the shoulders.
  3. 03Focus on keeping the wrists neutral to prevent them from curling toward the forearms.
  4. 04Lower the barbell slowly until the arms are fully extended at the thighs.
  5. 05Exhale during the upward phase and inhale as the bar descends.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Wrap the thumb around the bar to maintain a strong grip as the forearms fatigue during the reverse curl.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl questions

What muscles does Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl work?

Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a barbell with a shoulder-width overhand grip. Pin the elbows to the ribcage and curl the bar toward the shoulders. Focus on keeping the wrists neutral to prevent them from curling toward the forearms. Lower the barbell slowly until the arms are fully extended at the thighs. Exhale during the upward phase and inhale as the bar descends.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl?

Wrap the thumb around the bar to maintain a strong grip as the forearms fatigue during the reverse curl.

Is Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl suitable for beginners?

Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl?

Barbell Reverse Biceps Curl uses barbell.

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