Seated Barbell Wrist Extension

Wrist extension with a barbell, forearms resting on the thighs, palms down. Works the forearm extensors for balanced development and wrist health.

Visual guide

Reference photo — start and end of the movement.

How to perform

1. 1.Sit and rest your forearms on your thighs with palms facing down.
2. 2.Let your wrists hang past the edge of your knees.
3. 3.Lower the bar by flexing your wrists toward the floor.
4. 4.Extend your wrists, raising the back of your hands.
5. 5.Lower under control back to the stretch.

Common mistakes

• ●Moving the forearms instead of the wrists
• ●Going too heavy
• ●Incomplete range
• ●Jerky movement

Proper technique