Wrist curl
Barbell or dumbbells
Primary muscles
Flexing the wrist palm-up over a bench isolates the forearm flexors.
Form cues
- Forearms on the bench
- Let the bar roll to the fingertips
- Curl the wrist all the way up
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What each muscle does in the wrist curl
| Muscle | Role | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Forearm flexors | Primary | Flex the wrist and fingers and provide grip strength; the pronator teres pronates the forearm |
Primary muscles are the prime movers; secondary muscles assist or stabilise. The balance shifts with grip, stance, range of motion and technique.