Reverse-Grip Concentration Curl

Seated concentration curl with the palm facing down; the brachialis does what the biceps normally would.

Reverse-Grip Concentration Curl, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Seated, elbow braced on the inner thigh, palm facing DOWN.

Steps

  1. Curl the bell toward the shoulder, knuckles leading.
  2. Keep the elbow pinned to the thigh.
  3. Lower slowly to a full hang.

Common mistakes

Grip rotating to palm-up: the overhand IS the exercise; it hands the work to the brachialis. Elbow sliding: re-brace. Same weight as the regular version: go lighter.

Breathing

Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.