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Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl

How to do the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Forearms

Secondary

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Equipment

Barbell

Step by step

How to do the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl

  1. 1

    Start by standing straight and holding a barbell behind your glutes at arm's length while using a pronated grip (palms will be facing back away from the glutes) and having your hands shoulder width apart from each other.

  2. 2

    You should be looking straight forward while your feet are shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.

  3. 3

    While exhaling, slowly elevate the barbell up by curling your wrist in a semi-circular motion towards the ceiling. Note: Your wrist should be the only body part moving for this exercise.

  4. 4

    Hold the contraction for a second and lower the barbell back down to the starting position while inhaling.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

  6. 6

    When finished, lower the barbell down to the squat rack or the floor by bending the knees. Tip: It is easiest to either pick it up from a squat rack or have a partner hand it to you.

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FAQ

Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl: common questions

What muscles does the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl work?

The Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl primarily works the Forearms.

Is the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl?

To do the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl you'll need a barbell.

Is the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl a compound or isolation exercise?

The Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl is an isolation exercise, it targets the forearms through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Standing Palms-Up Barbell Behind The Back Wrist Curl with correct form?

Start by standing straight and holding a barbell behind your glutes at arm's length while using a pronated grip (palms will be facing back away from the glutes) and having your hands shoulder width apart from each other. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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