Why the reverse grip bicep curl is a great exercise

The reverse grip bicep curl is a great exercise for building strong and muscular arms. It is a variation of the regular bicep curl and has many benefits that make it an important addition to any workout routine.

The reverse grip bicep curl targets the brachialis, which is a muscle located in the upper arm. It also works the brachioradialis, a smaller muscle that lies beneath the biceps. The reverse grip bicep curl is often performed by holding a barbell with your palms facing down and curling the barbell up towards your shoulders – however, it can be done with dumbbells, a straight barbell or an EZ-bar.

There are several benefits to performing the reverse grip bicep curl instead of the regular bicep curl. First, the reverse grip bicep curl places more emphasis on the brachialis muscle, which is often neglected in traditional bicep curls. Working this muscle can help to create a stronger and more balanced arm development. It also helps to give the arms a better shape and a more aesthetically pleasing look.

Second, the reverse curl also helps to fully engage the biceps and triceps at the same time, which is important for overall upper body strength. This exercise allows you to target both the biceps and triceps at the same time, helping to promote full upper body development.

Third, when performing traditional bicep curls, it is common for one arm to be stronger than the other. Performing the reverse grip bicep curl can help to even out any imbalances between the arms.

Fourth, it’s a great exercise for adding size and strength to the arms. When performed with a heavy enough weight, this exercise can help to pack on size and strength to the arms. This is due to the fact that it helps to target the brachialis muscle, which is often neglected in traditional bicep curls. It helps build the biceps ‘peak’.

Finally, the reverse grip bicep curl is also great for improving grip strength. Because it requires you to hold a barbell (or dumbells) with your palms facing down, which can help to improve the strength of your grip, blasting those forearms.

In summary – the reverse grip bicep curl is a great exercise for building strong and muscular arms. It helps to target the brachialis muscle, often neglected in traditional bicep curls. It also helps to fully engage the biceps and triceps at the same time, which is important for overall upper body strength. Furthermore, it helps to reduce any imbalances in the arms while adding size and strengths. Finally, it can help to improve grip strength, and builds powerful forearms.

Based on all these benefits, we at M&FH consider the reverse grip bicep curl an important addition to any workout routine. Give it a try for a few weeks and supercharge those forearms – you won’t look back!