Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl Exercise Guide
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Valerie Zeller
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Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl is a strength exercise that works your biceps and forearm muscles.
Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl is a great basic move. When done correctly, it can effectively target your arms, forearms and upper body.
It requires barbell to do.
How to do Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl
Setup
Stand on preacher bench putting back of arms on paper. Grasp curl bar with shoulder width overhand handle.
Exercise
Raise bar until forearms are vertical. Lower barbell until arm is fully extended. Repeat.
Tips
Seat should be adjusted to allow arm pit to rest near top of pad. Back of upper arm should remain on pad.
Illustrated Guide
Learn how to do reverse grip barbell preacher curl from this step-by-step illustrations:
Muscles Worked
The muscles used for reverse grip barbell preacher curl may change slightly based on the your trained range of motion and technique, but in the most general case, the muscles used for reverse grip barbell preacher curl are:
Primary Muscles
- Biceps
- Forearm Muscles
Synergyst Muscles
Frequently Asked Questions
Training, Progressions and Regressions
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Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl Training and Progressions
Standards and Averages
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Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl Standards and Averages
Alternatives
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Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl Alternatives
Variations
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Reverse Grip Barbell Preacher Curl Variations
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Classification
| Type(s) | Strength, Isolated |
| Muscles Worked | Biceps Brachii, Forearm Muscles |
| Difficulty Level(s) | Basic, Easy, Simple |
| Equipment | Barbell, EZ-Bar, Weight Machine |
| Location | At Gym |
| Major Exercise | Barbell Curl |
Muscles Worked
| Target muscle(s) | Biceps, Forearm Muscles |
| Synergyst muscle(s) |
