At a glance
- Main muscle
- Forearms
- Also works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Rep range in Mitta
- 10 to 15 reps
- Skill level
- Beginner
- How tiring
- Low
- Weight step in Mitta
- 2.5 kg
How to do it
- Overhand grip.
- Elbows still.
- Lower slowly.
Pick a weight you can lift for 10 to 15 reps with good form, and stop each set with a few reps left in the tank.
Why rating A
With an overhand grip the brachioradialis (top of your forearm) does most of the work. No growth study, so not an S.
Mitta rates every exercise from S to C, based on research where it exists and on how the exercise loads the muscle. When Mitta builds your plan it picks from S, A and B exercises and prefers ones that load the muscle at long length. C exercises are never picked automatically, but you can still choose them yourself.
Alternatives
These train the same muscle. Use one if you lack the equipment, if this exercise does not feel right, or for some variety.
- Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl · Dumbbell · rating B
- Hammer Curl · Dumbbell · rating B
- Dumbbell Wrist Curl · Dumbbell · rating A
Keep learning
- What is progressive overload, and how do you do it?
- How many sets per muscle per week?
- What is RIR, and how do you estimate it?
- One-rep max calculator: your max from any hard set of the reverse EZ-bar curl.
Let Mitta set the weight.
Mitta plans the reverse EZ-bar curl with a weight and rep target for every set, worked out from your last sessions.
Questions about the
reverse EZ-bar curl
What muscles does the reverse EZ-bar curl work?
The reverse EZ-bar curl mainly trains your forearms. Your biceps help.
How many reps of the reverse EZ-bar curl should I do?
Mitta plans the reverse EZ-bar curl at 10 to 15 reps per set. Most sets should end with only a few reps left in the tank.
What can I do instead of the reverse EZ-bar curl?
Good alternatives that train the same muscle are the dumbbell reverse wrist curl, hammer curl and dumbbell wrist curl.
Is the reverse EZ-bar curl good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to learn, so it suits people who are new to lifting.
Why does the reverse EZ-bar curl have rating A?
With an overhand grip the brachioradialis (top of your forearm) does most of the work. No growth study, so not an S.