What muscles does Barbell Reverse Curl work?

Barbell Reverse Curl trains Forearms & Grip, Biceps Brachii & Brachialis as primary movers (counted as 1.0 hard set per set) and Minimal synergists as secondary synergists (counted as 0.5 hard set per set).

What is Barbell Reverse Curl called in French, Strong, and Hevy exports?

In French gym logs and Strong/Hevy CSV exports, Barbell Reverse Curl also resolves cleanly from Curl inversé.

Barbell · BICEPS, FOREARMS

Barbell Reverse Curl — Muscles Worked & RPE Load Guide

FR: Curl inversé · Fine 1.25–2.5 kg micro-loading

Barbell Reverse Curl targets Forearms & Grip, Biceps Brachii & Brachialis as primary movers (1.0× set credit). Descending or bell-shaped barbell lever.

Primary Movers (1.0×)

Forearms & Grip, Biceps Brachii & Brachialis

Full 1.0 hard-set credit per set

Secondary Synergists (0.5×)

Minimal synergists

Fractional 0.5 set stimulus

Equipment & Pattern

Barbell

External / Standard Load

CSV Import Aliases

Strong, Hevy, Capua & Jefit

17-Muscle Fractional Recruitment & Weekly MEV–MRV Landmarks

Each working set ≥ RPE 6 triggers fractional hard-set credit toward Renaissance Periodization / Schoenfeld weekly hypertrophy landmarks.

Muscle Group	Mechanical Role	Effort Share	Weekly Optimal Band (MEV–MAV)	Frequency & Research
Forearms & Grip	Primary (1.0× set)	55%	4–16 sets/wk (MRV 20)	2–6x / week · Evidence
Biceps Brachii & Brachialis	Primary (1.0× set)	45%	8–20 sets/wk (MRV 26)	2–6x / week · Evidence

Barbell Reverse Curl Worked Wathan RPE Prescription Table (kg)

Worked kg values computed for Barbell Reverse Curl using a worked 45.0 kg reference 1RM (Barbell) rounded to 2.5 kg barbell increments. Mechanics: Bilateral free-bar coordination; resistance curve: Descending or bell-shaped barbell lever.

Reps	RPE 9.5	RPE 9	RPE 8.5	RPE 8	RPE 7
3 reps	0 kg (89%)	0 kg (83%)	0 kg (83%)	0 kg (83%)	0 kg (78%)
5 reps	0 kg (83%)	0 kg (78%)	0 kg (78%)	0 kg (78%)	0 kg (78%)
8 reps	0 kg (72%)	0 kg (72%)	0 kg (72%)	0 kg (72%)	0 kg (72%)
10 reps	0 kg (72%)	0 kg (72%)	0 kg (67%)	0 kg (67%)	0 kg (67%)
12 reps	0 kg (67%)	0 kg (67%)	0 kg (67%)	0 kg (67%)	0 kg (61%)

Strong, Hevy & French/English CSV Import Labels

STRUGGL automatically maps these exact workout-tracker strings to canonical Barbell Reverse Curl volume and e1RM records on zero-login Wrapped CSV upload.

Barbell Reverse Curl Curl inversé curl inversé

Taken-Rack Substitutes & Biomechanical Swaps

Ranked deterministically by weighted primary-muscle overlap inside the same measurement family.

Cable Reverse Curl (100% overlap) Compare Swap: Barbell Reverse Curl vs Cable Reverse Curl → EZ Bar Reverse Curl (100% overlap) Reverse Dumbbell Curl (100% overlap)

Verified Peer-Reviewed Literature (PubMed & DOI)

Peer-Reviewed Paper	Author & Journal	External Reference
Placing Greater Torque at Shorter or Longer Muscle Lengths? Effects of Cable vs. Barbell Preacher Curl Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy in Young Adults.	Nunes (2020) · International journal of environmental research and public health	PubMed 32823490 ↗
Neuromuscular responses for resistance training sessions adopting traditional, superset, paired set and circuit methods.	Paz (2019) · The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness	PubMed 31113178 ↗
Comparison of linear and reverse linear periodization effects on maximal strength and body composition.	Prestes (2009) · Journal of strength and conditioning research	PubMed 19057409 ↗

17-Muscle Fractional Recruitment & Weekly MEV–MRV Landmarks

Barbell Reverse Curl Worked Wathan RPE Prescription Table (kg)

Strong, Hevy & French/English CSV Import Labels

Taken-Rack Substitutes & Biomechanical Swaps

Verified Peer-Reviewed Literature (PubMed & DOI)

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