Significance

• Reverse curls actually work both the biceps and outside part of the forearms simultaneously. Some people do them instead of performing reverse wrist curls for the outside forearms to save time.
  
  

Identification

• Reverse curls are a variation of hammer curls, which are primarily done to elongate the biceps muscle near the lower part of the elbow. Instead of holding a dumbbell like one would a hammer, reverse curls are performed by using an overhand grip. They are also different from regular curls, which are done with an underhand grip.
  
  

Benefits

• Many people neglect the brachialis muscle between the bottom part of the biceps and inside elbow. Reverse curls can be used to build this muscle up as well as raise the biceps up, giving them a larger and fuller look.
  
  

Considerations

• To get the most benefit out of reverse curls, a person should perform them at the end of the biceps workout. An individual only needs to perform two or three sets of this exercise. Those with tendinitis should avoid them as they may exacerbate this type of injury, according to the article "Biceps Exercises" at Scoobysworkshop.com.
  
  

Prevention/Solution

• Weightlifters can balance strength between the forearms and biceps by performing reverse wrist curls. This helps prevent forearm strains that can occur when the forearm is too weak to handle the weights used during heavy bicep exercises.