Barbell Wrist Curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Forearms · Flexors
Primary muscles
How to do it
Sit with your forearms resting on your thighs, palms up and wrists just beyond your knees. Let the bar lower under control, then curl your wrists upward without lifting your forearms.
Form cues
- Keep your forearms still.
- Curl through your wrists.
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.