Brachioradialis

Schematic anatomy
Brachioradialis

Biceps

Long headShort headBrachialis · supporting muscle

Triceps

Long headLateral headMedial head

Forearms

BrachioradialisFlexor carpi radialisFlexor carpi ulnarisFlexor digitorum superficialisFlexor digitorum profundusFlexor pollicis longusExtensor carpi radialis longus & brevisExtensor carpi ulnarisExtensor digitorumExtensor pollicis longus & brevisAbductor pollicis longusPronator teresPronator quadratusSupinator

Hands

Abductor pollicis brevisFlexor pollicis brevisOpponens pollicisAdductor pollicisHypothenar musclesLumbricalsDorsal interosseiPalmar interossei
Movement guide

Brachioradialis

Bends the elbow most effectively around a neutral, thumb-up forearm position.

01

Hammer curl

Elbow flexion · Dumbbells

Also works

Brachialis, biceps brachii

How to perform

Hold dumbbells with palms facing inward. Bend the elbows without swinging, then lower slowly.

Keep your wrists neutral. The biceps and brachialis also contribute.

Example volume · 3 sets × 8–12 reps

02

Reverse curl

Elbow flexion · Dumbbells

Also works

Brachialis, biceps brachii; wrist extensors stabilize

How to perform

Hold light dumbbells with palms facing down. Bend the elbows to lift, keeping your wrists neutral, then lower slowly.

Keep elbows near your sides and avoid lifting with wrist extension.

Example volume · 2–3 sets × 10–15 reps

Referenceswww.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk

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