Arms · Resistance Band
Band Standing Reverse Curl
How to do the band standing reverse curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Resistance Band
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Stand on the middle of a resistance band holding a handle or the band in each hand with an overhand grip, knuckles facing forward. Keeping your elbows close to your sides, curl your hands up toward your shoulders against the band's tension, then lower slowly. Keep your wrists firm and straight throughout.
- 1Feel your forearms and brachialis working as you curl with palms down
- 2Keep your elbows pinned to your sides and wrists locked straight
- 3Squeeze at the top where the band tension peaks, then lower slowly
Common mistakes
- Do not swing or use your shoulders; keep the motion at the elbows
- Avoid letting your wrists bend or roll under the band's pull
- Do not lean back or let your elbows drift forward as you curl
Muscles worked
The band standing reverse curl mainly works the forearms, with the biceps assisting.
- ForearmsPrimary
- BicepsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
Kovo programs the band standing reverse curl for you and tracks it every session.
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More forearms exercises
- How to do the wrist curl
- How to do the conans wheel
- How to do the farmers walk
- How to do the forearm extensor stretch
- How to do the forearm flexor stretch
- How to do the medicine ball hussafel carry
Last reviewed June 2026.