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Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Biceps
Other Muscles: Forearms
Equipment: E-Z Curl Bar
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Pull
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Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls Guide

Main Muscle: Biceps

  1. Grab an EZ-bar using a shoulder width and palms down (pronated) grip.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. As you breathe in, slowly lower the barbell until your upper arms are extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variations:

  • This exercise can be performed using an e-z bar, cables or dumbbells.



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Tip: Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

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Sep 27, 2011 2:47 PM: Try them with dumbells, when you are doing breakdowns...



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Review: Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

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10/10

Sep 27, 2011 8:05 AM: I am surprised more people don't do these / like these. I love this exercise, though I prefer to do them standing with an EZ-Curl Bar. I'm a tall dude with long leavers and reverse curls have really benefited me. Unlike any other curl, these heavily recruit your forearms in the rep and forearm strength...+See More



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Jun 30, 2011 8:14 AM: nothing special



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Tip: Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

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May 8, 2011 12:01 PM: good exercise



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Review: Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

Exercise Rating
10/10

May 1, 2011 1:44 PM: This exercise is a must if you are training to get bigger biceps and need variation in your workouts. I would recommend this to anyone who does preacher curls on a somewhat-regular basis.



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Tip: Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

Exercise Rating
9/10

Apr 16, 2011 12:34 PM: very good exercise



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Review: Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

Exercise Rating
9/10

Nov 7, 2009 2:51 AM: Love this exercise. It really targets the Brach in this. I use this a lot for my ArmWrestling training and have seen great gains in forearm power and also in wrist strength as it is a secondary muscle in this exercise



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