Standing Wrist Curls

How to do the Standing Wrist Curls


Grab a barbell from behind you by reaching your arms back and using a underhand grip. Have your arms hang with barbell behind you and the bar resting in your fingers. Curl the bar up by flexing your wrists as high as you can. Reverse the movement to lower the bar.
Spotter Information:
A spotter can stand in back of the individual and spot at the hands.

These are the muscles , equipment and categories of this exercise.

  • PRIMARY: Forearm
  • Isolation
  • Barbell
  • Dumbbell
  • Upper Body
  • Freeweight

Averages for MyFit Users

The table below represents data from over 200,000 exercise logs and gives us an average for this exercise.

Average Weight LiftedAverage Reps One Rep Max Average
55.2 lbs12.6 65 lbs


What is a good starting weight?


Based on an average weight lifted of 55.2 lbs for all MyFit users we suggest you start at 50% of that weight:

Try 28 lbs and aim for 12-15 reps.



Alternatives

Workouts Plans with Standing Wrist Curls

Purpose Type Level
Sport Specific Beginner
Sport Specific Intermediate
Sport Specific Advanced


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Tracking Your Weights

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