Self-Resisted Wrist Curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Forearms · Flexors
Primary muscles
How to do it
Rest one forearm on your thigh with its palm facing up and hand beyond the knee. Press against its palm with your other hand while curling the wrist upward. Maintain controlled opposing pressure as you lower.
Form cues
- Keep the forearm still.
- Move at the wrist.
- Use smooth opposing pressure.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWrist
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.