Forearm Exercise: Behind the Back - Barbell Forearm Curls
Primary Muscle
Forearms
Secondary Muscles
None
Equipment Needed
Barbell, Squat Rack
Mechanics Type
Isolation
Proper Exercise Technique
Set the pins on a squat rack so that the barbell will be at the height of your hands. Back up to the bar and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width.
Lift the bar up and let the bar roll down your fingers. Close your fingers and roll the bar back up for a wrist curl. Use a full range of motion and squeeze the forearms muscles at the top ov the movement. Your arms should be steady with only your wrists moving throughout this lift.
Behind The Back Forearm Barbell Curls - Start
Behind The Back Forearm Barbell Curls - Finish
Behind the Back Barbell Forearm Curl Exercise Video