Exercise guide
Reverse Grip Barbell Wrist Curl.
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
Muscles at work
Front
Back
PrimaryForearms
Make every rep count.
- 01
Sit on a bench with your forearms supported on your thighs and your wrists just past your knees so they can move freely.
- 02
Grab a barbell with an overhand (palms-down) grip, about shoulder-width apart.
- 03
Start with the bar hanging toward the floor—let your wrists extend without letting your forearms lift off your thighs.
- 04
Keeping your arms still, curl the bar up using only your wrists. Exhale as you lift.
- 05
Pause at the top and squeeze your forearms.
- 06
Lower slowly and under control back to the start, inhaling as you descend. That’s 1 rep.
- 07
Repeat for your target reps, prioritizing smooth wrist motion—no bouncing, swinging, or using momentum.





