Strength

Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls

The reverse barbell preacher curls is an intermediate strength exercise for your biceps, using e-z curl bar.

Main muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
E-z curl bar
Level
Intermediate
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls, starting position
Start
Reverse Barbell Preacher Curls, end position
Finish

How to do it

  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.

Alternatives to the reverse barbell preacher curls

Spider Curl E-z curl bar Band curl Resistance bands Cable curl Cable stack Drag Curl Barbell Dumbbell curl Dumbbells EZ-bar curl Ez bar