Wrist Curl

Step-by-step technique for Wrist Curl, an exercise for forearms using barbell. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Sit and rest your forearms on your thighs holding a bar, palms up.
  2. Let your wrists hang over your knees.
  3. Curl the weight up by flexing your wrists.
  4. Lower under control.
Coach tip: Only your wrists move. Keep your forearms still.

Muscles worked

Primary: Forearms

Wrist Curl is a strength exercise that loads the forearms using barbell. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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