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Barbell Wrist Curl

A step-by-step form guide from the Ægir Iron exercise library: how to do the lift, what to watch for, and the muscles it trains.

Equipment
Barbell
Dumbbell

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. Rest the forearms on a bench, wrists off the edge.
  2. Curl the weight up by flexing the wrists (or extend for extensions).
  3. Lower slowly through a full range.

TARGET MUSCLES

Primary

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