Wrist Curls (Barbell)

Muscles Worked

Primary

Forearms

Quick Cues

1

Forearms on the bench

2

Curl wrists upward

3

Squeeze at the top

4

Lower with control

Equipment Needed

Barbell

Sit on a bench and rest your forearms on your thighs, wrists hanging over your knees.
Hold a barbell with an underhand grip.
Lower the barbell by extending your wrists downward.
Curl the barbell up by flexing your wrists.
Keep your forearms pressed against your thighs throughout.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

Letting the forearms lift off the thighs

Using momentum to curl the wrists

Not using the full range of motion

Pro Tips

Curl your wrists up and squeeze the forearms at the top

Rest your forearms on a bench or your thighs for stability

Use a full range of motion, letting the bar roll to your fingertips at the bottom

Your Progress

Variations

Dumbbell Wrist Curls

Behind-the-Back Wrist Curls

Cable Wrist Curls