EZ Bar Seated Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Seated Wrist Curl
How to: EZ Bar Seated Wrist Curl
- Sit on a bench with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.
- Hold the EZ bar with an underhand grip and rest your forearms on your thighs.
- Allow your wrists to extend down towards the floor to feel a stretch.
- Curl the EZ bar up towards your body by flexing your wrists.
- Return to the starting position slowly and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which compromises form.
- Not fully extending the wrist during the curl.
- Lifting the elbows off the bench.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain form.
- Perform without weight for beginners to focus on control.
Tips
- Keep your wrists straight throughout the movement.
- Perform the exercise slowly to maintain control and prevent injury.
- Warm up your wrists before starting the workout.
EZ Bar Seated Wrist Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist
weight training
muscle building
isolation