EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl is a beginner isolation pull using ez bar. It loads Forearms.
Why this lift
The EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl is a beginner isolation pull lift. It primarily loads Forearms. You need ez bar. Most programs place it after your main compounds, as accessory work. You may also hear it called EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curls.
Grips fail before backs do on heavy pulls. Train them if the bar is slipping before the set is over. If you are new to the gym, learn it with a light load and keep it.
Muscles worked
- Primary: Forearms
- Secondary: —
Setup
- Hold ez bar with the elbows pinned near the ribs.
How to do it
- Curl through a full range. Squeeze Forearms at the top.
- Lower slowly. Do not swing the torso.
Coaching cues
- Elbows stay put.
- Wrists neutral.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the weight up. Cut the load; own the eccentric.
How to program it
Treat the EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl as accessory work: 2–4 sets after your main compounds, enough to feel the target muscle without stealing recovery from the big lifts.
If the EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl does not agree with you, Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl trains Forearms with a different setup.
Related lifts
- Barbell Standing Back Wrist Curl Forearms
- Barbell Wrist Curl Forearms
- Barbell Wrist Extension Forearms
- Cable Standing Back Wrist Curl Forearms
- Cable Wrist Curl Forearms
- Dead Hang Forearms
FAQ
What muscles does the EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl work?
The EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl works Forearms.
What equipment do I need for the EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl?
You need ez bar.
Is the EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The EZ Bar Standing Back Wrist Curl is marked beginner in this catalog. Start lighter than you think and film one set from the side.
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