Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Brachialis and Forearms · Brachioradialis
- Medium load
- Biceps
Not shown on the map: Brachialis
Primary muscles
How to do it
Set a bench to a steep incline and support your upper arms against it. Hold a barbell with a shoulder-width pronated grip. Curl the bar without lifting your upper arms, then lower it slowly to near full elbow extension.
Form cues
- Keep your upper arms planted
- Maintain straight wrists
- Lower under control
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ElbowWrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.