Barbell Reverse Curl vs Overhead Cable Bicep Curl
Which one fits your Biceps workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Barbell Reverse Curl more often — 446 sessions vs 155. Compare Biceps form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Reverse Curl and Overhead Cable Bicep Curl and pick the one that fits your Biceps workout.
Barbell Reverse Curl vs Overhead Cable Bicep Curl: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Reverse Curl more often — 446 sessions compared to 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep Curl.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Reverse Curl and Overhead Cable Bicep Curl differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Reverse Curl and Overhead Cable Bicep Curl Differ
| What differs | Barbell Reverse Curl | Overhead Cable Bicep Curl |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 446 sessions | 155 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Reverse Curl
Barbell Reverse Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Please lift the barbell while keeping your elbows and shoulders fixed.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the barbell, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Maintain a natural grip to avoid bending your wrist.
- 2. Keep your shoulders fixed and not raised.
For a full Barbell Reverse Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Reverse Curl exercise guide.
How to Do Overhead Cable Bicep Curl
Overhead Cable Bicep Curl Muscles Worked: Biceps
Form
- 1. Keep your elbows and shoulders fixed while lifting the weight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. When lowering the weight, do not lower it completely; lower it just enough so that your biceps do not relax.
Coach's Tips
- If the space is narrow and you can't stretch your arms out fully, please proceed with one arm at a time.
For a full Overhead Cable Bicep Curl guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Overhead Cable Bicep Curl exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Biceps, Barbell Reverse Curl or Overhead Cable Bicep Curl?
Planfit users log Barbell Reverse Curl more often — 446 sessions against 155 for Overhead Cable Bicep Curl. Both train Biceps, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Barbell Reverse Curl and Overhead Cable Bicep Curl need?
Barbell Reverse Curl needs a barbell, and Overhead Cable Bicep Curl needs a machine.
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