Barbell Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Wrist Curl with Barbell
How to: Barbell Wrist Curl
- Sit or stand holding the barbell with an underhand grip.
- Place your forearms on a flat surface or your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off.
- Curl the barbell upwards towards your torso, engaging your forearm muscles.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for desired repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, causing strain on the wrists.
- Allowing the elbows to lift off the surface while curling.
- Rushing the movement instead of using controlled motions.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain on the wrists.
- Perform the exercise with forearms resting on a bench for added support.
Tips
- Keep your wrists straight throughout the lift to avoid injury.
- Start with a lighter weight to ensure proper form before progressing.
- Control the weight on both the lift and the descent to maximize effectiveness.
Barbell Wrist Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist flexors
barbell
weight training
isolation