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Reverse Barbell Curl

Builds the forearms.

StrengthBarbellControlledAll barbell exercises

What it works

Forearms

How to do it

  1. 1Take an overhand grip and curl, keeping the elbows at your sides and the wrists straight.
  2. 2Expect to use far less weight than a normal curl.
  3. 3It builds the forearm and brachialis, and it's the version that fixes weak wrists.

Watch a form guide for the reverse barbell curl

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