Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

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Technique

How to perform Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

1. Sit at a preacher curl bench and place the backs of your upper arms firmly on the pad.
2. Grip a straight barbell or EZ-bar about shoulder-width apart with your palms facing down.
3. Begin with your elbows extended without forcefully locking them.
4. Exhale as you curl the bar toward your shoulders while keeping your upper arms in contact with the pad.
5. Pause briefly at the top, then inhale as you lower the bar under control until your arms are nearly straight.
6. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Brachioradialis, Brachialis.