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Animated demo of Barbell Wrist Curl targeting Forearms
GIF demonstration of Barbell Wrist Curl

Barbell Wrist Curl

An exercise for the Lower Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partLower Arms Target muscleForearms EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your forearms resting on your thighs, holding a barbell with an underhand grip.
  2. Allow the barbell to roll down to your fingertips, keeping your wrists straight.
  3. Slowly curl the barbell up towards your forearms by flexing your wrists.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Forearms (primary)BicepsBrachialis

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