Finger Curls Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Forearms
- Secondary Muscles
- biceps brachii, brachialis, Brachialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Wrist Curls
How to: Finger Curls
- Stand or sit with a barbell in your hands, letting it rest in your palms.
- Curl the barbell towards your body, focusing on using your forearm muscles.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Bending the wrists excessively.
- Using too much weight, which can lead to poor form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain on the wrists.
- Perform the exercise seated to stabilize your body.
Tips
- Keep your wrists straight and avoid bending them during the exercise.
- Focus on controlling the weight both on the way up and down.
Finger Curls Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
grip
barbell
biceps
rehabilitation