This exercise involves holding a barbell with an underhand grip and curling it up towards the forearms, targeting the wrist flexors. It is commonly used to improve grip strength and forearm size.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the wrist flexor muscles
- Improves grip strength
- Helps prevent wrist injuries
- Can improve performance in sports that require wrist strength, such as tennis or golf
- Can be done with relatively light weights, making it accessible for beginners
How to perform
- Start by sitting on a bench with your forearms resting on the bench and your palms facing up.
- Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Slowly curl the barbell up towards your forearms, keeping your wrists straight.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Forearms
Primary