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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.