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    reverse bicep curls work what?

    the other day i experimented with movements so instead of doing a bicep curl, i did the reverse. i held the bar palms face down and moved it similar to the bicep motion. it felt weird but after i felt great...is there a name for such an exercise and is it good to do?...it feels like it worked my triceps..what do u think?
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    reverse grip curling is looking for forearm injuries.
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    Originally Posted by $AJ
    reverse grip curling is looking for forearm injuries.
    i know alot of people get on really well with these but i'm gonna have to agree with AJ i find them really, really uncomfortable.
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    I used to love reverse curls, but these days I don't bother with them.
    They're not too bad with the EZ bar, holding it where your palms are turned slightly facing eachother, but with a straight bar they're horrible IMO.
    I think if you start to add serious poundage on these your forearms wont like you for it, just ask $AJ.
    It's just not a very natural way of lifting something.
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    Originally Posted by MattyG
    I used to love reverse curls, but these days I don't bother with them.
    They're not too bad with the EZ bar, holding it where your palms are turned slightly facing eachother, but with a straight bar they're horrible IMO.
    I think if you start to add serious poundage on these your forearms wont like you for it, just ask $AJ.
    It's just not a very natural way of lifting something.

    bump, reverse culrs hit the forearms but use a EZ bar or else it feels bad.
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    yeah, use an EZ bar... they are good for the forearm extensors and brachialis
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    Upper forearms and brachialis muscle.
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    Originally Posted by gotilgone
    the other day i experimented with movements so instead of doing a bicep curl, i did the reverse. i held the bar palms face down and moved it similar to the bicep motion. it felt weird but after i felt great...is there a name for such an exercise and is it good to do?...it feels like it worked my triceps..what do u think?
    You're working your Brachioradialis and brachilias. But I think this movement is overrated and you can get serious injuries. I prefer Hammer curls.
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    I generally do drag curls (essentially the same idea) with a curl bar at the end and I'll use a lighter weight. Feels pretty good and finishes off the biceps. Does this mean anything or do any good? Hell if I know.
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    Originally Posted by gotilgone
    the other day i experimented with movements so instead of doing a bicep curl, i did the reverse. i held the bar palms face down and moved it similar to the bicep motion. it felt weird but after i felt great...is there a name for such an exercise and is it good to do?...it feels like it worked my triceps..what do u think?
    With a straight bar it works mostly your forearms (tops)-and some brachialis (lower outer upper arm).

    With a curl bar you still get forearm (more concentrated on your brachioradialis) but more outer bicep and brachialis.

    You said you you felt it in your TRICEPS? You may want to consult a physician or psychiatrist or both.....

    j/k
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    Originally Posted by Dr Leucine
    You're working your Brachioradialis and brachilias. But I think this movement is overrated and you can get serious injuries. I prefer Hammer curls.
    Wrong. Reverse curls works the forearms, not the biceps. If you want proof, put your normal curl weight on the bar, and then try to do it with a reverse grip. It's much more difficult, mostly because your biceps are used minimally.

    Suggestion: try doing reverse curls with the EZ-bar, with an inside grip, on the preacher curl 'bench' - I found it to work very well.
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    Originally Posted by ViolatorJF
    Wrong. Reverse curls works the forearms, not the biceps. If you want proof, put your normal curl weight on the bar, and then try to do it with a reverse grip. It's much more difficult, mostly because your biceps are used minimally.

    Suggestion: try doing reverse curls with the EZ-bar, with an inside grip, on the preacher curl 'bench' - I found it to work very well.
    What? Who mentioned biceps? The brachioradialis IS a forearm muscle, and the brachialis is worked anytime elbow flexion occurs.
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    Originally Posted by Jotun
    What? Who mentioned biceps? The brachioradialis IS a forearm muscle, and the brachialis is worked anytime elbow flexion occurs.

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    Lately I've been doing negative reverse curls. It really hits my forearm near the elbow.
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    Originally Posted by Jotun
    What? Who mentioned biceps? The brachioradialis IS a forearm muscle, and the brachialis is worked anytime elbow flexion occurs.
    True, besides:

    http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/excer...rebellcurl.htm

    The reason you can't use a much weight is that the short head of the bi's leverage is reduced, but you still get some bicep action, especially on the outer head (which is a. stretched more (myostatic reflex) and b. pulling in a straighter line)
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    Originally Posted by jeepps
    Lately I've been doing negative reverse curls. It really hits my forearm near the elbow.
    see above...wouldn't want u to tear a muscle.
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