- Main muscle
- Forearms
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates
How to do it
- Hold the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your wrists straight and your elbows at your sides.
- Curl the bar up toward your shoulders, then lower slowly.
Common mistakes
- Letting your wrists roll back.
- Using your hips to swing the bar.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Reverse Barbell Curl into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.