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barbell wrist curl

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

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

Secondary muscles

biceps, brachialis

How to perform

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your forearms resting on your thighs, holding a barbell with an underhand grip.
  2. Allow the barbell to roll down to your fingertips, keeping your wrists straight.
  3. Slowly curl the barbell up towards your forearms by flexing your wrists.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.