How to Do Kettlebell Wrist Curl

Kettlebell Wrist Curl is a forearms exercise using kettlebell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Forearms

Equipment

Kettlebell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kettlebell Wrist Curl

  1. 01Sit on a bench and rest the forearm on the thigh with the wrist hanging just over the knee.
  2. 02Grip the kettlebell handle with an underhand grip, allowing the weight to sit low in the fingers.
  3. 03Curl the kettlebell upward by flexing the wrist toward the forearm.
  4. 04Pause at the peak contraction for one second to maximize tension in the forearm flexors.
  5. 05Lower the kettlebell slowly until the wrist is fully extended before starting the next rep.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kettlebell 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

Keep the elbow tucked firmly against the inner thigh to prevent the shoulder from assisting with the curl.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kettlebell Wrist Curl questions

What muscles does Kettlebell Wrist Curl work?

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

How do you do Kettlebell Wrist Curl correctly?

Sit on a bench and rest the forearm on the thigh with the wrist hanging just over the knee. Grip the kettlebell handle with an underhand grip, allowing the weight to sit low in the fingers. Curl the kettlebell upward by flexing the wrist toward the forearm. Pause at the peak contraction for one second to maximize tension in the forearm flexors. Lower the kettlebell slowly until the wrist is fully extended before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kettlebell Wrist Curl?

Keep the elbow tucked firmly against the inner thigh to prevent the shoulder from assisting with the curl.

Is Kettlebell Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Kettlebell Wrist Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kettlebell Wrist Curl?

Kettlebell Wrist Curl uses kettlebell.

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