Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using an E-Z curl bar.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
- Grab an EZ-bar using a shoulder width and palms down (pronated) grip.
- 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.
- 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.
- As you breathe in, slowly lower the barbell until your upper arms are extended and the biceps is fully stretched.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls
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Reverse Barbell Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using a barbell.
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Reverse Plate Curls
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Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline
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Machine Preacher Curls
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Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl
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Zottman Preacher Curl
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Dumbbell Curls
Dumbbell curls are the quintessential arm exercise for building bicep strength and size. The unilateral nature of dumbbells helps identify and correct muscle imbalances between arms.
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High Cable Curls
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Lying High Bench Barbell Curl
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Seated Close-Grip Concentration Barbell Curl
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do reverse barbell preacher curls work?
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls primarily works the biceps. The forearms assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for reverse barbell preacher curls?
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls uses e-z curl bar.
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls: is it suitable for beginners?
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of reverse barbell preacher curls?
Reverse Barbell Curl, Reverse Plate Curls, Barbell Curls Lying Against An Incline train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my reverse barbell preacher curls reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; reverse barbell preacher curls can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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