Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl

Improve forearms power and posture using a barbell.

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Instructions

  1. Hold a barbell with both hands and your palms facing up; hands spaced about shoulder width. for best results.
  2. Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder width apart. for best results.
  3. Lean forward and place your forearms on top of your upper thighs with your palms up. Tip: Make sure that the front of the wrists lay on top of your knees. This will be your starting position. for best results.
  4. Lower the bar as far as possible while inhaling and keeping a tight grip. for best results.
  5. Now curl bar up as high as possible while flexing the forearms and exhaling. Hold the contraction at the top for a second and Tip: Only the wrist should move. for best results.