Barbell Exercises for Forearms

Barbell exercises for forearms target the inner and outer forearm muscles.

Browse through the various barbell exercises for forearms below:

Barbell Wrist Curl

Barbell Wrist Curl
  • Sit on one end of a bench and hold the barbell, wrists against your knees, palms facing up.

  • Raise the barbell up by curling your wrists and slowly lower it back down after a short pause.

  • Keep your forearms pressed against your thighs throughout.

Barbell Wrist Curl - Standing; Behind Back

Barbell Wrist Curl - Standing; Behind Back
  • Stand up and hold the barbell behind you, arms extended, palms facing back.

  • Raise the barbell up by curling your wrists and slowly lower it back down after a short pause.

  • Keep your arms still throughout.

Wrist Extension

Wrist Extension
  • Sit on one end of a bench and hold the barbell, wrists against your knees, palms facing down.

  • Raise the barbell up by extending your wrists and slowly lower it back down after a short pause.

  • Keep your forearms pressed against your thighs throughout.