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barbell standing back wrist curl
barbell standing back wrist curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell with an overhand grip.
Step 2. Rest the barbell on the back of your hands with your palms facing down and your fingers pointing towards your body.
Step 3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upwards as far as possible.
Step 4. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
forearms
Secondary muscles
bicepsshoulders
Primary body parts
forearm
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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