Barbell Wrist Curl
Execution Guide
- Sit on a bench and rest your forearms on your thighs, wrists hanging over the knees.
- Hold the barbell with an underhand grip.
- Let the barbell roll to your fingertips, then curl your wrists upward.
- Squeeze at the top of the movement.
- 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