fitubaBarbell reverse curl
Forearms · barbell. Hold the bar palms down and bend your elbows without bending your wrists.
Main muscle: Forearms
Also works: biceps
Equipment: barbell
Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20.
How to do it
- Hold the bar palms down and bend your elbows without bending your wrists.
- Elbows at your sides and thumbs wrapped around the bar.
- Lighter load than a regular curl; lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Letting your wrists bend back as you curl up.
- Letting your elbows drift out.
- Swinging your torso.
Alternative
No equipment, or want to switch it up: Hammer curl.
Log it in one message
Type or say: “Did 3x10 reverse curl with 45 lb.”
Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.FAQ
What muscles does the barbell reverse curl work?
Main: forearms. Also working: biceps.
How many sets and reps of reverse curl?
Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is the total on the bar.
How do I log reverse curl in Fituba?
Type “Did 3x10 reverse curl with 45 lb” and Fituba logs your weights session with its sets, reps and load.
Sources and limits
Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Forearms). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.
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