Barbell wrist rotation

Barbell, held in both hands

Also called barbell wrist roll, bar rotation

Barbell wrist rotation, start positionBarbell wrist rotation, end position
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Hold a barbell in front of you with straight arms. Roll the bar forward and then backward using only the wrists.

  1. Only the wrists move
  2. Roll forward, then back
  3. Keep the bar light for speed

Movement

Pattern
Wrist curl
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Barbell

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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