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Instructions
- Stand upright holding an EZ bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and your back straight.
- Curl the bar upward by contracting your forearms and biceps.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement without swinging the body.
- Lower the bar slowly back to the starting position under control.
Technical Tips
- Avoid using momentum or swinging your torso.
- Keep your wrists straight to reduce joint strain.
- Maintain a slow and controlled motion throughout the movement.
Breathing Tips
- Exhale as you lift the bar.
- Inhale as you lower the bar back down.
Medical restrictions
- Wrist tendonitis
- Forearm strains
- Elbow joint inflammation
Description
The EZ Bar Reverse Curl is a highly effective exercise designed to target the forearms and improve grip strength. By using an overhand grip, this variation emphasizes the brachioradialis and forearm extensors more than traditional curls, making it a popular choice for those seeking to build balanced arm development. The EZ bar’s ergonomic shape reduces stress on the wrists, making it more joint-friendly than a straight bar. This movement is particularly useful for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who require strong, functional forearms for performance in sports or compound lifts. It also contributes to overall arm aesthetics by training underdeveloped areas often missed by standard biceps curls. Whether part of an upper-body workout or an accessory movement for pulling strength, the EZ Bar Reverse Curl adds valuable variation and intensity to your training program.