How to Do Wrist Curl Barbell

Wrist Curl Barbell 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 Wrist Curl Barbell

  1. 01Sit on a bench and rest the forearms on the thighs or the bench edge with palms facing upward.
  2. 02Grasp a barbell with a shoulder-width grip, allowing the bar to roll down to the fingertips.
  3. 03Curl the barbell upward by flexing the wrists and squeezing the forearms at the top.
  4. 04Lower the weight slowly to the starting position until the wrists are fully extended.
  5. 05Maintain a tight grip on the bar throughout the entire set to maximize tension.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Wrist Curl Barbell

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 the forearms remain glued to the bench or thighs so the motion occurs strictly at the wrist joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Wrist Curl Barbell questions

What muscles does Wrist Curl Barbell work?

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

How do you do Wrist Curl Barbell correctly?

Sit on a bench and rest the forearms on the thighs or the bench edge with palms facing upward. Grasp a barbell with a shoulder-width grip, allowing the bar to roll down to the fingertips. Curl the barbell upward by flexing the wrists and squeezing the forearms at the top. Lower the weight slowly to the starting position until the wrists are fully extended. Maintain a tight grip on the bar throughout the entire set to maximize tension.

What is the A90 coach tip for Wrist Curl Barbell?

Ensure the forearms remain glued to the bench or thighs so the motion occurs strictly at the wrist joint.

Is Wrist Curl Barbell suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Wrist Curl Barbell?

Wrist Curl Barbell uses barbell.

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