How to Do Barbell Reverse Curl

Form Cues

1. 1

   Overhand grip, keep elbows pinned at sides, curl to chin height

2. 2

   Control the descent

3. 3

   Use a lighter weight than your standard curl — the overhand grip is naturally weaker for this movement

4. 4

   Keep the bar path close to your body throughout the curl

Common Mistakes

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  Letting the wrists drop — maintain neutral wrist position throughout to protect the joint

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  Swinging the elbows forward to move heavier weight — keep the upper arms stationary

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  Going too heavy and sacrificing wrist position — this movement is about forearm and brachioradialis development, not maximal load