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Reverse Curl guide
The Reverse Curl is a beginner-level isolation ez bar lift that trains the Brachioradialis. Use it when you want more forearms work with ez bar. Keep the range honest, add load only when every rep looks the same.
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: take the angled grip that keeps your wrists quiet. unrack or deadlift the bar into position, then start the reverse curl; move the load with the brachioradialis. if another muscle takes over, shorten the range until brachioradialis is doing the work; control the lowering half. a bounce at the bottom is a missed rep on the reverse curl; stop 1–2 reps before form breaks. add weight or a harder variation only after every working set looks the same.
- Take the angled grip that keeps your wrists quiet. Unrack or deadlift the bar into position, then start the reverse curl.
- Move the load with the brachioradialis. If another muscle takes over, shorten the range until brachioradialis is doing the work.
- Control the lowering half. A bounce at the bottom is a missed rep on the reverse curl.
- Stop 1–2 reps before form breaks. Add weight or a harder variation only after every working set looks the same.
What are the most common reverse curl mistakes?
- Turning the reverse curl into a momentum drill. — Slow the first two seconds of the lowering half until the brachioradialis stays tense.
- Cutting the range short to move more load. — Own the longest range you can keep tidy. Load comes after range.
- Letting the ez bar dictate sloppy setup. — Reset stance, grip and brace before every set, not after the first ugly 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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