How to Do Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl

Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl is a forearms exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Forearms

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl

  1. 01Stand tall holding a barbell behind your glutes with an overhand grip.
  2. 02Position your feet shoulder width apart and keep your arms fully extended.
  3. 03Flex your wrists to curl the barbell upward towards your forearms.
  4. 04Squeeze the forearms at the peak of the contraction for one second.
  5. 05Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position under full control.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Allow the bar to roll slightly down your fingers at the bottom of the movement to increase the range of motion.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl work?

Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl correctly?

Stand tall holding a barbell behind your glutes with an overhand grip. Position your feet shoulder width apart and keep your arms fully extended. Flex your wrists to curl the barbell upward towards your forearms. Squeeze the forearms at the peak of the contraction for one second. Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position under full control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl?

Allow the bar to roll slightly down your fingers at the bottom of the movement to increase the range of motion.

Is Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl?

Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl uses barbell.

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