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How to do Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl

The barbell reverse wrist curl is an isolation exercise that targets the forearms, specifically the extensor muscles. It is performed seated, with the forearms resting on the thighs and the wrists curling a barbell upward using an overhand grip.

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Biceps and Brachialis
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Forearms

How to do Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge.
  4. Keeping your forearms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upward as far as possible.
  5. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your biceps and brachialis.

Track Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl in SPLYT

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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