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Reverse Curl guide
The Reverse Curl is a beginner-level isolation ez bar exercise that primarily targets the Brachioradialis. Set up with a braced, stable base, move through a full range of motion under control, and progressively add weight or reps over time to keep getting stronger.
What muscles does the reverse curl work?
The Reverse Curl primarily trains the Brachioradialis, with the forearms as the target group. Train it as part of a balanced forearms routine.
How do you do the reverse curl?
To do the Reverse Curl: set up at the ez bar with a stable, braced position — feet planted and core tight; take a grip or stance that lets your forearms drive the movement through its full range of motion; lower under control, then drive back to the start, keeping tension on the brachioradialis; avoid momentum, breathe through each rep, and stop 1–2 reps short of failure on most working sets.
- Set up at the ez bar with a stable, braced position — feet planted and core tight.
- Take a grip or stance that lets your forearms drive the movement through its full range of motion.
- Lower under control, then drive back to the start, keeping tension on the brachioradialis.
- Avoid momentum, breathe through each rep, and stop 1–2 reps short of failure on most working sets.
What are the most common reverse curl mistakes?
- Using momentum or bouncing instead of controlled tension.
- Cutting the range of motion short to move more weight.
- Adding load before the current weight is clean for every rep.
Reverse Curl alternatives
Reverse Curl FAQ.
What muscles does the Reverse Curl work?
The Reverse Curl primarily targets the Brachioradialis, training the Forearms as the main muscle group.
Is the Reverse Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Reverse Curl is an isolation exercise — it focuses on one muscle, which is useful for targeting and bringing up weak points.
What equipment do I need for the Reverse Curl?
You need a ez bar. Difficulty is rated beginner.
What are good alternatives to the Reverse Curl?
Good forearms alternatives include Farmer's Walk, Wrist Curl, Reverse Wrist Curl.
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