Exercise
Finger Curls
Also known as: finger curl barbell, barbell finger curls, grip finger curls, barbell finger flexion
Finger Curls is a isolation exercise for the forearms. Main target: forearm flexors. Equipment: barbell.
How to do it
- Hold a barbell with both hands and your palms facing up; hands spaced about shoulder width.
- Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder width apart. This will be your starting position.
- Lower the bar as far as possible by extending the fingers. Allowing the bar to roll down the hands, catch the bar with the final joint in the fingers.
- Now curl bar up as high as possible by closing your hands while exhaling. Hold the contraction at the top.
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Alternatives with other equipment
Cable Wrist Curl
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Dumbbell Lying Supination
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Plate Pinch
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Band Wrist Curl
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Machine Hand Gripper
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Smith Machine Behind-The-Back Wrist Curl
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