REVERSE WRIST CURL

FOREARM
LINEAGE REVERSE WRIST CURLS REVERSE WRIST CURL
6 catalogued variants across band, barbell, cable, dumbbell.
DMG 32 · STA 6 · ★★★☆☆ · 6 VARIANTS
REFERENCE
Reverse Wrist Curl

MOVE LIST · 6 VARIANTS

SEATED

3 VARIANTS
POSITION: SEATED EQUIPMENT: BARBELL EXECUTION: BILATERAL VARIANT 01
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BARBELL
POSITION: SEATED EQUIPMENT: DUMBBELL WRISTCURLSETUP: ARM AT SIDE EXECUTION: UNILATERAL VARIANT 02
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DUMBBELL
POSITION: SEATED EQUIPMENT: DUMBBELL EXECUTION: UNILATERAL VARIANT 03
A.K.A. Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl

START: Sit at the end of a flat bench with your legs in front of you and feet flat on the floor, spaced hip-width apart. While holding a dumbbell with your right hand using an overhand grip, rest your forearm on the top of your right thigh so that your wrist and hand hang off your knee. Flex your wrist so that your hand hangs down from your wrist at about a 90 degree angle. MOVE: Extend your wrist to lift the weight up as high as you can. Hold this position for a second while forcefully contracting your forearm muscles, then slowly return the dumbbell back to the start. Complete the desired number of reps and repeat with the left arm.

STANDING

3 VARIANTS
POSITION: STANDING EQUIPMENT: BAND&LOW EXECUTION: BILATERAL VARIANT 04

Anchor the band to a low point in front of you. Grab the handles and step back from the anchor to create tension on the band. Start in a standing position with your hands around 6-12 inches in front of your thighs, using an overhand grip (palms facing the floor) and your hands shoulder-width apart. Extend your wrists to lift the backs of your hands upward (this will be a short range of motion), keeping your forearms and upper arms completely stationary to isolate the forearms. Hold this position for a second while forcefully contracting your forearm muscles, then slowly return to the neutral wrist position.Tips The range of motion here is small, so you'll probably need to use a relatively thick band ("heavy" resistance).

POSITION: STANDING EQUIPMENT: BARBELL EXECUTION: BILATERAL VARIANT 05
A.K.A. Standing Reverse Wrist Curl

Stand holding a barbell about 4-6 inches in front of your thighs, using an overhand grip. Both your hands and feet should be spaced shoulder-width apart. Extend your wrist to lift the weight up as high as you can. Hold this position for a second while forcefully contracting your forearm muscles, then slowly return the bar back to the start.

POSITION: STANDING EQUIPMENT: CABLE&LOW EXECUTION: BILATERAL VARIANT 06

Secure a straight-bar attachment to the low pulley. Grab the bar with both hands and step back to create tension on the cables. Start in a standing position with your hands around 6-12 inches in front of your thighs, using an overhand grip (palms facing the floor) Extend your wrists to lift the backs of your hands upward (this will be a short range of motion), keeping your forearms and upper arms completely stationary to isolate the forearms. Hold this position for a second while forcefully contracting your forearm muscles, then slowly return to the neutral wrist position.

Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists and hands to hang over your knees. Slowly lift the weights by extending your wrists and moving your knuckles towards the ceiling, keeping your forearms pressed against your thighs. Pause at the top of the movement for a moment, then slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position. Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain control and smooth motion throughout the exercise.

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CABLE
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