How to Do Wrist Extension Barbell

Wrist Extension 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 Extension Barbell

  1. 01Sit on a bench and rest the forearms on the thighs or the bench with palms facing down.
  2. 02Grip the barbell with hands shoulder-width apart so the wrists hang over the edge.
  3. 03Curl the barbell upward by extending the wrists as high as possible.
  4. 04Lower the barbell slowly until the wrists are fully flexed.
  5. 05Keep the elbows tucked and the chest forward to isolate the forearm muscles.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Wrist Extension 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

Avoid using the biceps to cheat the movement by ensuring the forearms remain glued to the bench throughout every rep.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Wrist Extension Barbell questions

What muscles does Wrist Extension Barbell work?

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

How do you do Wrist Extension Barbell correctly?

Sit on a bench and rest the forearms on the thighs or the bench with palms facing down. Grip the barbell with hands shoulder-width apart so the wrists hang over the edge. Curl the barbell upward by extending the wrists as high as possible. Lower the barbell slowly until the wrists are fully flexed. Keep the elbows tucked and the chest forward to isolate the forearm muscles.

What is the A90 coach tip for Wrist Extension Barbell?

Avoid using the biceps to cheat the movement by ensuring the forearms remain glued to the bench throughout every rep.

Is Wrist Extension Barbell suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Wrist Extension Barbell?

Wrist Extension Barbell uses barbell.

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