How to do it
Keep your shoulders pulled back and chest lifted during each rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell behind you with an overhand grip.
- 2
Allow your wrists to flex so that the barbell lowers towards the floor.
- 3
Curl your wrists up as far as possible, squeezing your forearms.
- 4
Lower the barbell back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Use a light weight and focus on slow, controlled movements to prevent injury and effectively target the forearm muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows to lift the barbell
- ✕Rocking the body to assist the wrist curl
- ✕Letting the barbell roll into the fingers