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Barbell Wrist Curl

Execution Guide

  1. Sit on a bench and rest your forearms on your thighs, wrists hanging over the knees.
  2. Hold the barbell with an underhand grip.
  3. Let the barbell roll to your fingertips, then curl your wrists upward.
  4. Squeeze at the top of the movement.
  5. Lower slowly and repeat.

Range of Motion

Full wrist extension to full wrist flexion.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Lifting the forearms off the thighs
  • ×Using too heavy a weight and jerking the movement
  • ×Not allowing the bar to roll to the fingertips for full range

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval24-48 hours

Goal

Strengthen the wrist flexors and build forearm mass

Difficulty

Beginner

Burn (10m)

20-30

Equipment

BarbellFlat Bench

Anatomy

Primary
Wrist Flexors
Secondary
Forearm Muscles