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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Forearms accessibility Lower Arms
Wrist Flexors Grip Muscles

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Finger Curls is a intermediate single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Forearms in the Lower Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Wrist Flexors and Grip Muscles.

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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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