Arms
Reverse EZ Bar Cable Curls
A cable variation designed to build thicker forearms and stronger brachialis muscles for complete arm development.
How to perform.
Follow the sequence — setup is half the lift.
Attach an EZ-bar to the lower pulley of a cable machine and select a moderate weight.
Grip the bar with an overhand, pronated grip where your palms are facing down and your thumbs are over the bar.
Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and your elbows tucked firmly against your ribs.
Curl the bar toward your chest by flexing your elbows while keeping your wrists straight and stable.
Squeeze the muscles at the top of the movement for one second, ensuring you do not let your elbows drift forward.
Lower the bar slowly back to the starting position until your arms are fully extended.
Maintain a constant tension on the cables throughout the entire range of motion.
Common mistakes.
Fix these first — they cost reps, kilos, and joints.
- Using momentum or swinging the torso to lift the weight
- Allowing the elbows to flare out or move away from the body
- Cocking the wrists upward rather than keeping them in a neutral line
- Performing only partial repetitions by not fully extending the arms
Muscles worked.
The primary movers do the work; the stabilizers keep the path honest.