Wrist Curl (Band)

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

An isolation exercise targeting the wrist flexor muscles using resistance band tension. Important for wrist health, forearms strength, and forearm development.

Instructions

  1. Sit on a bench with your forearms resting on your thighs, palms facing up.
  2. Loop a resistance band around your palms and hold the ends securely.
  3. Keeping your forearms stationary, flex your wrists upward, curling your palms toward your body.
  4. Contract your wrist flexors at the top of the movement.
  5. Slowly lower your hands back to the starting position with control.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tips

  • Keep your forearms completely stationary during the movement, isolating the wrist flexors.
  • Move through a full range of motion from extended wrists to flexed position.
  • This exercise is important for grip strength and forearm endurance.
  • Start with lighter band resistance as the wrist flexors are relatively small muscles.
  • Proper wrist training helps prevent repetitive strain injuries.

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.

Seated Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl

Seated Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl

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