Hand Spring Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.2
- Alternate Names
- Wrist Curl with Weight
How to: Hand Spring Wrist Curl
- Sit on a bench with your forearms resting on your thighs, palms facing up.
- Holding a weight in each hand, slowly curl your wrists upwards while keeping your forearms stationary.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then lower the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can compromise form.
- Not fully extending or flexing the wrists during the movement.
- Raketing the arms instead of isolating the wrists.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain.
- Perform the exercise seated for better stability.
Tips
- Maintain a controlled movement to avoid injury.
- Ensure your wrists are properly aligned throughout the exercise.
- Start with lighter weights to master the technique before progressing.
Hand Spring Wrist Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist
exercise
resistance
weight training