What muscles does EZ Bar Reverse Curl work?

EZ Bar 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 EZ Bar Reverse Curl called in French, Strong, and Hevy exports?

In French gym logs and Strong/Hevy CSV exports, EZ Bar Reverse Curl also resolves cleanly from EZ Barre Curl Inversé.

Ez · FOREARMS, BICEPS

EZ Bar Reverse Curl — Muscles Worked & RPE Load Guide

FR: EZ Barre Curl Inversé · Rep progression, tempo control, or external dip belt additions

EZ Bar Reverse Curl targets Forearms & Grip, Biceps Brachii & Brachialis as primary movers (1.0× set credit). Leverage-dependent resistance arc across joint flexion.

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

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

EZ Bar Reverse Curl Worked Wathan RPE Prescription Table (kg)

Worked kg values computed for EZ Bar Reverse Curl using a worked 32.5 kg reference 1RM (Ez) rounded to 2.5 kg ez increments. Mechanics: Relative bodyweight kinematics & core bracing; resistance curve: Leverage-dependent resistance arc across joint flexion.

Reps	RPE 9.5	RPE 9	RPE 8.5	RPE 8	RPE 7
3 reps	0 kg (85%)	0 kg (85%)	0 kg (85%)	0 kg (85%)	0 kg (77%)
5 reps	0 kg (77%)	0 kg (77%)	0 kg (77%)	0 kg (77%)	0 kg (77%)
8 reps	0 kg (77%)	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (69%)
10 reps	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (62%)
12 reps	0 kg (69%)	0 kg (62%)	0 kg (62%)	0 kg (62%)	0 kg (62%)

Strong, Hevy & French/English CSV Import Labels

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

EZ Bar Reverse Curl EZ Barre Curl Inversé ez barre curl inversé

Taken-Rack Substitutes & Biomechanical Swaps

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

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Verified Peer-Reviewed Literature (PubMed & DOI)

Peer-Reviewed Paper	Author & Journal	External Reference
Variations in muscle activation levels during traditional latissimus dorsi weight training exercises: An experimental study.	Lehman (2004) · Dynamic medicine : DM	PubMed 15228624 ↗
Comparison of linear and reverse linear periodization effects on maximal strength and body composition.	Prestes (2009) · Journal of strength and conditioning research	PubMed 19057409 ↗
Evaluation of muscle activity during a standardized shoulder resistance training bout in novice individuals.	Jakobsen (2012) · Journal of strength and conditioning research	PubMed 22067242 ↗

17-Muscle Fractional Recruitment & Weekly MEV–MRV Landmarks

EZ Bar 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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