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Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl

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Upper Arms

Equipment

Barbell

Target

Biceps

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The reverse preacher curl uses an overhand grip on the preacher bench, combining the strict isolation of the preacher setup with the brachialis and forearm emphasis of a reverse grip. Expect to handle noticeably less weight than a standard preacher curl since the grip is mechanically weaker. It's a good finisher for building forearm and outer arm thickness once biceps-focused curls are done.

How to Do the Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl

1. Sit at a preacher bench with your chest against the pad and your arms extended straight down, gripping a barbell overhand.
2. With your upper arms still, exhale as you curl the barbell upward, contracting your biceps.
3. Keep raising the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and it reaches shoulder height.
4. Pause briefly in the contracted position, squeezing your biceps.
5. Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
6. Continue for the prescribed repetitions while maintaining full control through both the lift and lower phases.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Forearms as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Don't have barbell? These target the same biceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl work?

The Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl primarily targets the biceps, with the forearms as the main supporting muscle group.

What equipment do I need for the Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl?

The Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl is done with a barbell.

What's a good alternative to the Barbell Reverse Preacher Curl?

If you don't have access to a barbell, the Biceps Leg Concentration Curl targets the same biceps using body weight instead.