Wrist Curl

WRIST CURL - Free Weights

TARGET MUSCLES:

• Palmaris Longus (inner forearms)
• Flexor Carpi Radialis (medial forearms)

START POSITION:

• Stand by the edge of a bench, with a barbell on the floor in front of you.
• Using legs squat down and grip the bar with palms up
• Arms are at wider than shoulder width.
• Sit down on the bench and place forearms onto the thighs.
• The hands should extend beyond the knees.

PROCEDURE:

• Now relax the grip and slowly roll the barbell down your hands until it is held only by your fingertips.
• When the stretch is felt, tighten your grip and contract the muscles of the inner forearms.
• Curl the bar and wrist back up.
• Hold momentarily, and slowly roll the barbell down again.
• Repeat 12-15 times.

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