Arms
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl
Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl is a beginner-friendly arm exercise performed with a barbell.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Arms
No secondary muscle group is listed for this variation.
Strength
Movement pattern: curl. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl
- Hold a barbell with both hands and your palms facing up; hands spaced about shoulder width.
- Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
- 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.
- Lower the bar as far as possible while inhaling and keeping a tight grip.
- 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.
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FAQ
Common questions about Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl.
What muscles does Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl work?
Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl primarily trains the arms.
Is Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Seated Palm-Up Barbell Wrist Curl?
This variation uses a barbell.
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