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Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl exercise animation

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl

Category
Lower Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Forearms

The barbell reverse wrist curl trains the forearm extensors with an overhand grip, the muscles on top of the forearm that rarely get direct attention compared to the flexors worked by regular wrist curls. Balancing extensor and flexor strength matters for elbow health, especially for anyone doing heavy grip work elsewhere in their program. Keep the reps light and the range short, since this muscle group fatigues fast.

How to Do the Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  2. Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge.
  3. Slowly curl your wrists upward, bringing the barbell towards your body.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

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

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Equipment Alternatives

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

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl work?
The Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl primarily targets the forearms, with the biceps and brachialis assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl?
The Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Modified Push Up To Lower Arms targets the same forearms using body weight instead.