Bench-Supported Barbell Wrist Curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Forearms · Flexors
Primary muscles
How to do it
Kneel beside a bench and rest both forearms on it, palms up, with your wrists past its edge. Lower the bar under control, then curl your wrists upward while keeping your forearms supported.
Form cues
- Rest both forearms on the bench.
- Keep the movement at your wrists.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
WristElbowShoulderLower back
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.