Wrist Curl
Wrist Flexion · Forearm Curl · Palms-Up Wrist Curl
BarbellDumbbellCableEZ barBench Free weightsCable
The wrist curl is the foundational forearm-flexion exercise that trains the wrist flexors on the underside of the forearm by curling a load with the palms facing up. Rest the forearms on a bench or thighs so only the hands move, let the weight roll to the fingertips at the bottom for a full stretch, then curl up to a hard contraction. Use light to moderate loads and avoid moving the elbows; it pairs best with the reverse wrist curl for balanced forearm development.
GroupsForearmsArmsUpper BodyPull
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Load type
- Weighted
- Utility
- Basic
4 variations
- Barbell Wrist Curl Barbell, Bench
- Behind-the-Back Wrist Curl Barbell
- Cable Wrist Curl Cable
- Dumbbell Wrist Curl Dumbbell, Bench