Barbell Standing Wrist Curl
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The barbell standing wrist curl targets the muscles of the forearms, primarily the wrist flexors. This exercise enhances grip strength and forearm development, which can improve performance in other exercises that require pulling or lifting.
How to do it
- Stand upright holding a barbell with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed, with arms extended in front of you.
- While keeping your elbows tucked and stationary, curl your wrists upwards as high as possible.
- Hold the contracted position for a moment, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Wrist Flexors
Secondary Brachioradialis
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