Exercise technique

barbell standing back wrist curl

The barbell standing back wrist curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist extensors. It involves curling the barbell upwards using only the wrists while standing.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
  2. Rest the barbell on the back of your hands with your palms facing down and your fingers pointing towards your body.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upwards as far as possible.
  4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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