How to do it
Position your hands at shoulder width for even wrist extension.
- 1
Sit on a bench and hold a barbell with an overhand grip, wrists resting on your knees or a flat surface.
- 2
Allow your wrists to flex downward.
- 3
Curl the barbell upwards by extending your wrists.
- 4
Hold the contraction briefly, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Perform the movement slowly and with control, avoiding any jerky motions to prevent strain on the wrist joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the forearms off the knees mid-rep
- ✕Curling the fingers rather than the wrists
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of each wrist flexion