Barbell Fat Bar Reverse Curl
The reverse curl with a thick bar; the fat handle forces the fingers open, so the grip is tested along with the arms.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, overhand grip on the thick bar at shoulder width, arms long, elbows at the sides.
Steps
- Squeeze the thick bar hard before the first rep.
- Bring it up to the shoulders, the backs of the hands on top.
- Lower to straight arms without loosening the grip.
Common mistakes
Grip failing before the arms: that is the fat bar's point; use a lighter load and finish the set. Grip opening at the bottom: keep squeezing through the whole set. Rocking the hips to start: stand still and curl from dead arms.
Breathing
Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.
