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Barbell Wrist Curl demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Barbell Wrist Curl

A barbell wrist curl that isolates the forearm flexors for grip and forearm size.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary muscles

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit on a bench with forearms resting on the thighs, palms up.

  2. 02

    Hold a barbell with hands shoulder-width, wrists hanging off the knees.

  3. 03

    Let the bar roll down to the fingertips at the bottom.

  4. 04

    Curl the bar up by flexing the wrists.

  5. 05

    Lower under control.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.