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Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl exercise animation

Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl

Category
Lower Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Forearms

The standing back wrist curl works the forearm extensors from a standing position rather than braced on a bench, which removes some stability but keeps the same target muscles as a bench-supported version. It's a straightforward accessory for balancing out flexor-dominant grip training. Keep the movement isolated to the wrist rather than swinging the whole forearm.

How to Do the Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart, gripping a barbell overhand.
  2. Rest the bar across the back of your hands, palms facing down and fingers pointing toward your body.
  3. With your upper arms still, exhale as you curl your wrists upward as far as you can.
  4. Pause briefly in the contracted position, then inhale as you slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for your desired repetitions, keeping constant tension on the working muscle throughout.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
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Muscles Worked

The Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl primarily targets the Forearms, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Shoulders.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have barbell? These target the same forearms with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl work?
The Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl primarily targets the forearms, with the biceps and shoulders assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl?
The Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Modified Push Up To Lower Arms targets the same forearms using body weight instead.