Barbell Standing Wrist Curl
Build stronger forearms and wrists! The Barbell Standing Wrist Curl isolates & strengthens your forearm muscles. Do it with control!
The Barbell Standing Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms. You'll need: barbell.
Required Equipment
Barbell Standing Wrist Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Secondary
Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
Barbell Standing Wrist Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Barbell Standing Wrist Curl
Starting Position: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Preparing the Barbell: Hold a barbell with an underhand grip (palms facing up) at thigh level, with your hands about shoulder-width apart.
Elbow Positioning: Keep your elbows close to your body and stabilize them to prevent movement.
Lowering the Barbell: Allow the barbell to roll down to the fingers while keeping the grip secure.
Curl Movement: Curl your wrists up as far as possible, keeping the rest of your arms still and only moving your wrists.
Contraction: Hold the contraction at the top for a moment.
Return: Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting finger-rolled position.
Repetition: Repeat the wrist curls for the desired number of sets and repetitions.
Note: It's important to use a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with good form and without having to move any other parts of the arm. The focus should be on isolating the wrist and forearm muscles.
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Barbell Standing Wrist Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Barbell Standing Wrist Curl work?
The Barbell Standing Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms. The main muscles are the wrist flexors.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Standing Wrist Curl?
Barbell.
What workout day should the Barbell Standing Wrist Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Barbell Standing Wrist Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Wrist Curl, Barbell Behind-Back Finger Curl, Barbell Bench Palms-Up Wrist over Curl and Barbell Finger Curl.
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