Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
- Main muscles
- Biceps
- Also works
- Forearms
- Equipment
- EZ curl bar
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Isolation · Pull
How to do it
- Grab an EZ-bar using a shoulder width and palms down (pronated) grip.
- Now place the upper part of both arms on top of the preacher bench and have your arms extended. This will be your starting position.
- As you exhale, use the biceps to curl the weight up until your biceps are fully contracted and the barbell is at shoulder height. Squeeze the biceps hard for a second at the contracted position.
- As you breathe in, slowly lower the barbell until your upper arms are extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls work?
- Mainly the biceps, with help from the forearms.
- What equipment do I need?
- EZ curl bar.
- Is it good for beginners?
- It is rated intermediate level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More biceps exercises
- Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
- EZ-Bar Curl
- Spider Curl
- Alternate Hammer Curl
- Alternate Incline Dumbbell Curl
- Barbell Curl
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.