What muscles does the Barbell Reverse Curl work?

The Barbell Reverse Curl mainly works the forearms and biceps.

How many sets and reps of the Barbell Reverse Curl?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Barbell Reverse Curl?

Cable Reverse Wrist Curl, Dead Hang, Dumbbell Wrist Curl and Farmers Carry work the same main muscle.

Barbell Reverse Curl

With a pronated grip, curl the bar up while keeping the wrists firm to target the brachioradialis and forearms.

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Muscles worked: Forearms, Biceps
Equipment: Barbell
Movement: Pull

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the forearms, for when the barbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Barbell Reverse Curl work?: The Barbell Reverse Curl mainly works the forearms and biceps.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Reverse Curl?: A barbell.
How many sets and reps of the Barbell Reverse Curl?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Barbell Reverse Curl?: Cable Reverse Wrist Curl, Dead Hang, Dumbbell Wrist Curl and Farmers Carry work the same main muscle.

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