Barbell wrist curl

Barbell, bench

Also called palms up wrist curl, wrist curl

Barbell wrist curl, start positionBarbell wrist curl, end position
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Rest your forearms on a bench or your thighs with palms up, wrists past the edge, holding a barbell. Curl the wrists up, then lower into a full stretch.

  1. Forearms supported, wrists free
  2. Full range, slow lowering
  3. Higher reps, controlled tempo

Movement

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

Muscles worked

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

Upper body

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