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Finger Curls

Finger Curls: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell. Level: beginner.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepull
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partlower arms
Primary muscles
forearms, wrist flexors
Secondary muscles
grip muscles
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How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  2. Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge.
  3. Slowly curl your fingers towards your palms, squeezing the barbell tightly.
  4. Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly release your fingers back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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