Reverse-Grip Barbell Curl
Overhand grip on the bar; the forearm extensors and the brachioradialis take the lead and the weight drops accordingly.
How to do it
Setup
OVERHAND grip on the bar at shoulder width, elbows pinned.
Steps
- Curl the bar up with the knuckles leading.
- Keep the wrists straight and firm.
- Lower to full extension.
Common mistakes
Loading like the underhand curl: the reverse grip takes notably less; respect it. Wrists collapsing: they carry the show; keep the line. Elbows flaring: in at the sides.
Breathing
Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.
