Barbell Wrist Curl

Muscles trained:  Forearms

Execute this exercise the same way you would a regular Dumbbell Wrist Curl, except hold the bar with a supinated grip instead of a pronated grip.

Barbell Reverse Wrist Curl

Muscles trained:  Forearms

Execute this exercise the same way you would a regular Dumbbell Wrist Curl, except hold the bar with a pronated grip instead of a supinated grip. An E-Z bar will be more comfortable for the wrists.

Reverse Wrist Curl

Start: Grab a barbell or, better yet, and EZ-curl bar with an overhand grip and kneel facing the long side of a bench, Rest your forearms on the bench with your wrists hanging  off the other side. Lower the bar as far as possible.

Finish: Raise the bar by bringing the backs of your hands toward your elbows.

Wrist Curl

Start: Grab the barbell with an underhand grip, your hands a few inches apart Straddle a bench and, with your back flat, rest your forearms on it, letting your hands and the bar hang off the end. Allow your wrists to bend back and the barbell to roll to the ends of your fingers.

Finish: Close your fingertips as you curl your palms toward your biceps. Pause, reverse the motion, and let the bar roll back to your fingertips.

Standing Wrists Curl

Start: Using an overhand grip, let the barbell hand behind your back as if you were going to do the reverse shrug. Allow the bar to roll down so you're holding it with your fingertips.

Finish: Close your hands and curl your knuckles up toward your forearms. Pause, then let the bar roll down to your fingertips again.