Biceps · Bar

Inverted Curl — Bar

Muscles requiredForearm extensors · Brachialis · Biceps short head

Description

Pronated curl to accentuate brachial and forearm work.

01 · Setup

Set up the movement

  • Open chest, low shoulders.
  • Firm overhand grip, wrists aligned.
  • Stable elbows as close as possible to the torso.
02 · Execution

Perform the rep

  1. Climb without letting your elbows drift.
  2. Contract at the top with neutral wrists.
  3. Come back down under control to the stretch.
Technique cue

Neutral wrists and fixed elbows.

Common mistakes
  • grip too wide
  • broken wrists
  • tempo too abrupt
  • shortened range of motion
Safety notes

Risks of poor execution

  • Poorly controlled pronation can overload the wrists and elbows.

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