Beginner exercise
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
Also called Reverse Grip Preacher Curl
Technique
How to perform Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
- Sit at a preacher curl bench and place the backs of your upper arms firmly on the pad.
- Grip a straight barbell or EZ-bar about shoulder-width apart with your palms facing down.
- Begin with your elbows extended without forcefully locking them.
- Exhale as you curl the bar toward your shoulders while keeping your upper arms in contact with the pad.
- Pause briefly at the top, then inhale as you lower the bar under control until your arms are nearly straight.
- Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.
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Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Brachioradialis.
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