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Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Forearms · Extensors

Primary muscles

How to do it

Sit with your forearms resting on your thighs, palms down and wrists just beyond your knees. Lower your hands under control, then extend your wrists to raise the bar without lifting your forearms.

Form cues

  • Keep your forearms still.
  • Lift the backs of your hands.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

WristElbowShoulder

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.