What muscles does the Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl work?

The Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms.

How many sets and reps of the Barbell Reverse Wrist 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 Wrist Curl?

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

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl

With palms down and forearms braced, extend the wrists up to train the forearm extensors.

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Muscles worked: Forearms
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.

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Alternatives

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

Questions

What muscles does the Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl work?: The Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl?: A barbell.
How many sets and reps of the Barbell Reverse Wrist 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 Wrist Curl?: Cable Reverse Curl, Dead Hang, Dumbbell Reverse Curl and Dumbbell Wrist Curl work the same main muscle.

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