Barbell Wrist Extension

Barbell Wrist Extension is a beginner isolation pull using barbell, bench. It loads Forearms.

Muscles worked

• Primary: Forearms
• Secondary: —

Setup

• Set barbell, bench so the target joint can move and nothing else has to.

How to do it

1. Take Forearms through a full range. Pause where it is hardest.
2. Return under control.

Coaching cues

• Own the stretch and the squeeze.

Common mistakes

• Turning it into a compound swing. Cut the load; slow the eccentric.

Related lifts

• Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl Forearms
• Barbell Wrist Curl Forearms
• Cable Standing Back Wrist Curl Forearms
• Cable Wrist Curl Forearms
• Dead Hang Forearms
• Dumbbell Standing Back Wrist Curl Forearms