Seated Barbell Wrist Curl

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Difficulty to master: medium

To perform a seated barbell wrist curl perfectly, sit on a bench, forearms resting on thighs, palms up. Grip the barbell, curl wrists upward, squeeze, then lower slowly.

A man showing how to do Seated Barbell Wrist Curl
#Info – Seated Barbell Wrist Curl
The seated barbell wrist curl primarily targets the forearm flexors. To maximize benefits, ensure a full range of motion, extending your wrists as much as possible before curling. Avoid using momentum or letting your elbows lift; keep them stable on your thighs. Start with a light weight to master form, gradually increasing as strength improves. For beginners, consider dumbbells for better control. Advanced users can perform with a thicker bar to increase grip challenge. Incorporate wrist curls into your routine 1-2 times weekly for balanced forearm development, but avoid overtraining to prevent strain.

#Equipment required

Barbell, bench.

#Muscles involved

Flexor carpi radialis, flexor carpi ulnaris, palmaris longus.

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