Forearms not supported — upper arms move
Elbow flexion assists the movement; forearm muscles lose isolation.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiBrachialis
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Wrist Curl / Wrist Extension
Coaching cues
- Forearms supported on a bench; wrists over the edge
- Curl: palms up — flex the wrist through full range
- Extend: palms down — extend the wrist through full range
- Slow in both directions; full range is the goal
Common faults 2
Limited range — no full flexion or extension
Wrist flexors or extensors too tight; joint mobility restricted.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗