Eccentric Wrist Curl

Exercise Overview

This is a strengthening exercise for the wrist flexors. Start by placing the back of your forearm on a stable bench, chair or table with the wrist hanging off of the table. Hold a weight with your hand and curl your wrist by flexing it upwards. Slowly lower the weight down towards the floor by extending the wrist at a 5 second tempo. You may use your free hand to assist the other hand to raise the weight all the way up. Repeat as required.

Muscles Involved

Common Wrist FlexorsFlexor Carpi UlnarisFlexor Carpi RadialisPalmaris Longus

Related Conditions

Golfer’s ElbowMedial Epicondylagia / Medial EpicondylitisCarpal Tunnel SyndromePronator Teres Syndrome

Equipment Needed

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