Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl
A wrist flexion exercise performed with a pronated grip to target the forearm extensors.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Sit on a bench and grasp a barbell with an overhand (pronated) grip.
- Rest your forearms on your thighs with wrists hanging just beyond your knees.
- Begin with your wrists flexed downward.
- Slowly curl your wrists upward, lifting the barbell.
- Lower under control to the starting position.
Form cues
- Keep forearms stationary
- Use slow, controlled motion
- Only wrists should move
- Avoid swinging
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight
- Lifting with elbows or shoulders
- Letting the barbell roll in hands
Breathing
Exhale as you curl the bar up, inhale as you lower.
