Reverse Curls

[curls-for-girls]

Anyone had and luck with doing reverse grip curls on the preacher bench? Trying to hit the Brachialis and brachioradialis (forearm extensors). Do you think Hammer curls may be more beneficial?

thanks guys

 

[gettnlarge01]

I do the reverse grip curls standing along with hammer curls with every arm routine and feel it more than using the preacherbench.

 

[kscowboy]

Yeah i do the rev grip curls standing on a low cable. I love them using the cable better than any other way.

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

I do the reverse grip curls standing along with hammer curls with every arm routine and feel it more than using the preacherbench.

Sounds simple yet effective. Gonna have to try these back to back this week. Thanks.

 

[maldorf]

I used to do them but suffered a really bad injury doing them. I dont reccomend it since its not a natural movement and too much risk of injury exists IMO. I was doing the movemnet correctly and wasnt cheating etc. I was using a straight barbell, the long full size 45 lb kind.

Something happend on the dorsal side of my forearm which caused damage to a branch of my radial nerve. I couldnt hardly pick up a bar without intense pain. It took forever to heal too. I think it was close to 1 year before I was painfree.

This movement is a bad one IMO and should be avoided.

 

[Elvia1023]

I do the reverse grip curls standing along with hammer curls with every arm routine and feel it more than using the preacherbench.

I second that. I love standing reverse curls. I use the EZ bar but cable can be good too. Hammer curls are another I do in most bi-cep/forearm routines.

 

[maldorf]

I second that. I love standing reverse curls. I use the EZ bar but cable can be good too. Hammer curls are another I do in most bi-cep/forearm routines.

Me using the straight bar may have been the problem with my injury.

 

[Emery]

I used to do them but suffered a really bad injury doing them. I dont reccomend it since its not a natural movement and too much risk of injury exists IMO. I was doing the movemnet correctly and wasnt cheating etc. I was using a straight barbell, the long full size 45 lb kind.

Something happend on the dorsal side of my forearm which caused damage to a branch of my radial nerve. I couldnt hardly pick up a bar without intense pain. It took forever to heal too. I think it was close to 1 year before I was painfree.

This movement is a bad one IMO and should be avoided.

Had this happen to me! Almost the same, exact scenario! I stick to rope/cable hammers and dumbell hammers now for the forearm/brachialis!

 

[curls-for-girls]

Yeah i think the stright bar puts to much stress on the wrist, ive noticed a few twinges of pain when i use the stright bar. now ive been using the EZ bar.

 

[maldorf]

Yeah i think the stright bar puts to much stress on the wrist, ive noticed a few twinges of pain when i use the stright bar. now ive been using the EZ bar.

Too many options out there for training that part if you feel you must. I would stick to hammer curls or if you must then do reverse wrist curls. I used to do reverse wrist curls with a dumbell and never had an issue.

Later on when I got more developed, I never trained my forearms and they grew just fine. I really wouldnt worry about it. By doing all of the other wieght lifting you do you will build up those muscles. I think much of the time if you train those muscles directly, all you end up doing is overtraining them and injury insues.

 

[Moen]

What about dumbell hammer preacher curls (what a name) or hammer concentration curls, both feel better than reverse curls of any kind imo

Reverse curls always felt like carpal tunnel was right around the corner.

 

[maldorf]

What about dumbell hammer preacher curls (what a name) or hammer concentration curls, both feel better than reverse curls of any kind imo

Reverse curls always felt like carpal tunnel was right around the corner.

Yes, I agree 100%

 

[e6er]

Reverse grip preachers = Tendinitis for me

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

Me using the straight bar may have been the problem with my injury.

I think it may be the fixed bar position that may have injured you. Why not try it with lite dumbbells for now. That way each hand works independent of each other. Then simply turn the DB's and do hammers?

 

[RESTLESS1]

not to disagree with anyone but ive done both reverse grip on preacher and straight bar for years and never once any problems.......i believe these exercises to be a valuable part of my arm routne

 

[gettnlarge01]

I've always used the EZ bar for reverse-grip curls,the straight bar hurts my elbows and wrists even when doing plain curls.
I dont use the preacher bench for anything because of the pain it causes in my elbows no matter what bar used.

 

[gettnlarge01]

Sounds simple yet effective. Gonna have to try these back to back this week. Thanks.

All my routines fall into the simple but effective category

 

[Elvia1023]

Me using the straight bar may have been the problem with my injury.

As someone else has stated the straight bar does put alot more stress on your wrists. The EZ is alot better. I have to add I only use a tiny weight in this exercise. The only movement I don't try and up my weight or overly exert myself. I do 10kg either side and just do 10-15 slow reps for about 3 sets or so. There are many effective movements out there but I do love my reverse curls.

 

[BigSwervin]

I do my reverse curls with a curl bar standing up. I wear wrist straps when i lift so i dont suffer from wrist pain. I dont do heavy weights at all, just a 25lb plate on each side. I go real slow and controlled the entire rep, works great for me. My friends joke with me and call me popeye! hahaha