Barbell reverse curl

Main muscle🎯 Biceps
Equipment🧰 Barbell
Area💪 Arms
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How to do it step by step

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  2. Keep your upper arms stationary and exhale as you curl the barbell upward, contracting your biceps.
  3. Continue to raise the barbell until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder level.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
  5. Inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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