Forearm Curl (Band)

Level
beginner
Force
push
Mechanic
isolation
Equipment
bands
Category
strength
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles

An isolation exercise that targets the forearm flexors and wrist flexors using a resistance band to improve forearms strength and forearm endurance.

Instructions

  1. Stand on a resistance band with feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold one end of the band in each hand with arms extended and palms facing upward.
  3. Curl your wrists upward against the band resistance.
  4. Focus on the contraction in your forearm muscles.
  5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
  6. Lower your wrists back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips

  • Keep your forearms stable and your elbows stationary throughout the movement.
  • Move slowly and deliberately to maximize forearm engagement.
  • This exercise improves grip strength and forearm endurance.
  • Perform the exercise equally on both sides for balanced development.
  • This is an excellent accessory exercise for sports and pulling movements.

Recommended starting values

Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.

Goal Sets Reps
Gain strength 3 15 reps
Build muscle 3 18 reps
Build endurance 3 25 reps

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same muscles with the same force and mechanic.

beginner strength