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Reverse Wrist Curl.
Isolation exercise strengthening the forearm extensors for grip and wrist stability.
BeginnerBarbell

The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Forearm extensors
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Sit on a bench and rest your forearms on your thighs, palms facing down.
- Step 02
Hold a barbell or dumbbell with an overhand grip, wrists hanging off your knees.
- Step 03
Allow the weight to roll down to your fingertips.
- Step 04
Slowly extend your wrists upwards, lifting the weight as high as possible.
- Step 05
Squeeze your forearm extensors at the top of the movement.
- Step 06
Lower the weight back down with control, feeling a stretch.
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Use light weights to prevent wrist strain.
Focus on a full range of motion and a strong contraction.
Avoid using momentum; keep the movement isolated to the wrists.