Forearms · Barbell

Reverse Wrist Curl

Flip your grip to build the often ignored top of your forearms.

Reverse Wrist Curl exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit and rest your forearms on your thighs, palms down, holding the bar.
  2. Let your wrists hang just off your knees.
  3. Curl the back of your hands up by extending your wrists.
  4. Squeeze at the top, then lower under control.

The one cue that matters

Go light and controlled, this side of the forearm fatigues fast so don't ego load it.

Muscles worked

The Reverse Wrist Curl isolates the Forearms — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted forearms volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Reverse Wrist Curl work?

The Reverse Wrist Curl primarily works the Forearms.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Reverse Wrist Curl?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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