Exercise technique

barbell wrist curl v. 2

The barbell wrist curl v. 2 is an isolation exercise that targets the forearm muscles, specifically the wrist flexors. It is performed seated, with the forearms resting on the thighs and the wrists hanging off the edge, curling a barbell upward using only the wrists.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. Hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge.
  4. Slowly curl your wrists upward, bringing the barbell towards your forearms.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Brachialis.

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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