Reverse Barbell Curl

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Reverse Barbell Curl is a beginner isolation pull using barbell. It loads Forearms.

Reverse Barbell Curl demonstration — Demonstration clip from FitSync’s bundled exercise-media index (third-party set, same as the app).

Muscles worked

Primary: Forearms
Secondary: Biceps

Setup

Hold barbell with the elbows pinned near the ribs.

How to do it

Curl through a full range. Squeeze Forearms at the top.
Lower slowly. Do not swing the torso.

Coaching cues

Elbows stay put.
Wrists neutral.

Common mistakes

Swinging the weight up. Cut the load; own the eccentric.

Related lifts

Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl Forearms
Barbell Wrist Curl Forearms
Barbell Wrist Extension Forearms
Cable Standing Back Wrist Curl Forearms
Cable Wrist Curl Forearms
Dead Hang Forearms

MyCoach programs the Reverse Barbell Curl into your plan, tracks every set, and answers “am I doing this right?” with your real numbers.

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