Reverse Grip Curl

Reverse Grip Curl Instructions

• Feet positioned in an athletic stance slightly outside shoulder-width.
• Your knees are slightly bent and toes pointed straight ahead.
• The core is braced and engaged. Shoulders are pinned back with your chest up.
• Hold a barbell with an overhand grip at shoulder-width apart with elbows close to your sides.
• While maintaining fixed upper arms, begin by curling the barbell by initiating the movement your forearms and biceps.
• The bar should come all the way up to shoulder level, palms facing away from you at the top.
• Lower the bar slowly to the starting position. Allow for a quick pause before curling again.
• The eccentric portion is just as important as the concentric in adding size and strength to your arms.
• Don't "drop" the weight from the top.

*Tips*

• The muscle used first will be used the most. Momentum will negate the movement.
• Avoid shrugging your shoulders or using your lower body to curl the weight up.