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barbell standing back wrist curl

barbell standing back wrist curl exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: forearms. Equipment: barbell.

barbell standing back wrist curl exercise demonstration
Target muscle
forearms
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
lower arms
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

biceps, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. Rest the barbell on the back of your hands with your palms facing down and your fingers pointing towards your body.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upwards as far as possible.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.