Barbell exercise

Reverse Bicep Curl form, muscles worked, and workout tracking

The reverse bicep curl is a standing curl variation performed with an overhand grip. It emphasizes the brachialis and forearm extensors while still training the biceps through elbow flexion.

Reverse Bicep Curl illustration

How to do Reverse Bicep Curl

  1. 1Stand tall holding a straight or EZ bar with an overhand grip at thigh level.
  2. 2Brace your core, keep your chest tall, and pin your elbows close to your sides.
  3. 3Curl the bar upward without letting your wrists bend or your elbows drift forward.
  4. 4Squeeze briefly near chest height, then lower under control to full elbow extension.
  5. 5Keep the movement strict and avoid swinging your torso.

Related exercises

Bench Press - Close Grip (Barbell)

Arms · Barbell

Bench Press (Barbell)

Chest · Barbell

Bent Over Row (Barbell)

Back · Barbell

Bicep Curl (Barbell)

Arms · Barbell

Track Reverse Bicep Curl in Plates

Save this movement to a workout template, log sets and rest periods, and keep your training history in one focused gym tracker.