Strength

Barbell Wrist Curl Extension

The Barbell Wrist Curl Extension strengthens forearm muscles, improving grip strength and wrist stability. Hold a barbell and flex the wrist up and down for this effective workout.

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Barbell Wrist Curl Extension instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Sit on a flat bench, holding a barbell with an underhand grip, your hands and fingers should be spaced shoulder-width apart.

Rest your forearms on your thighs with your wrists hanging over your knees.

Curl your wrists up toward your body as far as possible.

Pause briefly at the top of the curl, and then slowly lower the barbell until your wrists are fully extended.

Repeat this motion for the programmed number of repetitions.

Sit on a flat bench, holding a barbell with an underhand grip, your hands and fingers should be spaced shoulder-width apart.

Rest your forearms on your thighs with your wrists hanging over your knees.

Curl your wrists up toward your body as far as possible.

Pause briefly at the top of the curl, and then slowly lower the barbell until your wrists are fully extended.

Repeat this motion for the programmed number of repetitions.

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