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Barbell Wrist Curl

Intensity
12–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Forearms100%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Plant your feet flat on the floor and sit tall throughout the set.

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench with your forearms resting on your thighs, palms up, holding a barbell.

  2. 2

    Allow the barbell to roll down to your fingers, stretching your wrists.

  3. 3

    Curl your wrists up as far as possible, squeezing your forearms.

  4. 4

    Lower the barbell back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Perform the movement slowly and with full control, avoiding any swinging or momentum to isolate the forearm muscles.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Lifting the forearms off your thighs
  • ✕Using only a partial range of motion
  • ✕Arching the wrists past neutral at the top
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