Arms
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar 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: general. This is an isolation exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar
- Hold a barbell with both hands and your palms facing down; hands spaced about shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
- Alternating between each of your hands, perform the movement by extending the wrist as though you were rolling up a newspaper. Continue alternating back and forth until failure.
- Reverse the motion by flexing the wrist, rolling the opposite direction. Continue the alternating motion until failure.
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FAQ
Common questions about Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar.
What muscles does Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar work?
Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar primarily trains the arms.
Is Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Wrist Rotations with Straight Bar?
This variation uses a barbell.
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