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Barbell Reverse Curl

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Biceps accessibility Upper Arms
Forearms

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Barbell Reverse Curl is a intermediate single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.

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1

Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

2

Keep your upper arms stationary and exhale as you curl the barbell upward, contracting your biceps.

3

Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.

4

Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.

5

Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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