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Reverse Wrist Curl

An isolation barbell exercise for the forearm extensors.

  • Forearms
  • Barbell
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainForearm extensors

Setup

Keep the forearms fixed so only the wrists move through the range.

How to do it well

  • Rest the forearms on a bench, palms down
  • Extend the wrists upward
  • Lower under control

Common mistakes

  • Using momentum to swing
  • Moving the forearms

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.