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Exercise 0125 · REF 6kSxYnw

Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2 exercise animation

Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2

Category
Lower Arms
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Forearms

This variation on the wrist curl usually changes hand position or where the forearm rests, but the target stays the same — forearm flexors doing repetitive, small-range work. Because the range of motion is so short, cheating the rep by involving the elbow is easy to do without noticing, so keeping the forearms pinned against a bench or the thighs matters more than the load. It's a finisher, not a lift to build a session around.

How to Do the Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. Hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge.
  4. Slowly curl your wrists upward, bringing the barbell towards your forearms.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2 primarily targets the Forearms, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Brachialis.

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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 Wrist Curl V. 2 work?
The Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2 primarily targets the forearms, with the biceps and brachialis assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2?
The Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2 is done with a barbell.
What's a good alternative to the Barbell Wrist Curl V. 2?
If you don't have access to a barbell, the Modified Push Up To Lower Arms targets the same forearms using body weight instead.