Barbell Wrist Curl
Barbell Wrist Curl Instructions
- Start by sitting on a bench with your forearms resting on the bench and your palms facing up.
- Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly curl the barbell up towards your forearms, keeping your wrists straight.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Barbell Wrist Curl Form & Visual
Barbell Wrist Curl Benefits
- Strengthens the wrist flexor muscles
- Improves grip strength
- Helps prevent wrist injuries
- Can improve performance in sports that require wrist strength, such as tennis or golf
- Can be done with relatively light weights, making it accessible for beginners
Barbell Wrist Curl Muscles Worked
- Forearm Flexors
Barbell Wrist Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Wrist Curl
- Reverse Barbell Wrist Curl
- Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl
- Plate Pinch Curl
- Wrist Roller