Forearms · Barbell · Beginner
How to do Finger Curls
Finger curls are an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the finger flexors and grip muscles. This movement helps improve grip strength and forearm development.
How to do Finger Curls, step by step
- Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
- Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge.
- Slowly curl your fingers towards your palms, squeezing the barbell tightly.
- Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly release your fingers back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Finger Curls works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your wrist flexors and grip muscles.
Track Finger Curls in SPLYT
Finger Curls 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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