How to do it
Brace your core and keep your weight balanced over the midfoot throughout.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip.
- 2
Rest your forearms on a bench or your thighs, with your wrists hanging over the edge.
- 3
Lift the barbell by extending your wrists upwards.
- 4
Lower the barbell slowly back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on a full range of motion and control the weight to effectively target the extensor muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting forearms off the support surface
- ✕Letting the bar roll into the fingertips
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of each repetition