How to Do Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees

Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees 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 Wrist Extension On Knees

  1. 01Kneel on the floor in front of a flat bench.
  2. 02Rest your forearms on the bench with your palms facing down and wrists hanging over the edge.
  3. 03Grip a barbell with hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. 04Lower the bar as far as possible by flexing your wrists toward the floor.
  5. 05Lift the bar by extending your wrists upward as high as your range of motion allows.
  6. 06Hold the peak contraction for a second before lowering under control.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees

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

Ensure only the wrists move and keep your forearms glued to your thighs to prevent the biceps from assisting.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees questions

What muscles does Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees work?

Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees correctly?

Kneel on the floor in front of a flat bench. Rest your forearms on the bench with your palms facing down and wrists hanging over the edge. Grip a barbell with hands shoulder-width apart. Lower the bar as far as possible by flexing your wrists toward the floor. Lift the bar by extending your wrists upward as high as your range of motion allows. Hold the peak contraction for a second before lowering under control.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees?

Ensure only the wrists move and keep your forearms glued to your thighs to prevent the biceps from assisting.

Is Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees suitable for beginners?

Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees?

Barbell Wrist Extension On Knees uses barbell.

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