barbell reverse curl
barbell reverse curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
Step 2
Keep your upper arms stationary and exhale as you curl the barbell upward, contracting your biceps.
Step 3
Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.
Step 4
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
Step 5
Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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