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§ L · Exercises · ForearmUpdated 6/2026

Barbell Behind Back Finger Curl

This exercise targets the forearm muscles and specifically develops grip strength without elbow flexion.

Muscle group
Forearm
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Moderate technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Forearm

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand upright and hold the barbell behind your back with your arms straight, feet hip-width apart, and brace your core.

  2. 02

    Grip the barbell with an overhand grip and let it roll onto your fingers until it rests near your fingertips without losing your grip.

  3. 03

    Curl your fingers and squeeze the barbell back into a deep grip by rolling it into your palm until your knuckles rise and you feel a strong contraction in your forearms.

  4. 04

    Lower the barbell under control back to your fingertips by opening your fingers, and keep your wrists in a neutral position throughout the movement.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and safely return the barbell to the rack or the floor.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Keep your shoulder blades lightly pulled together and avoid swinging your body so the load stays on your forearms. Use a moderate weight and a slow lowering phase to prevent your grip from failing mid-set.

This exercise targets the forearm muscles and specifically develops grip strength without elbow flexion.

More exercises: Forearm

§ 05 · Same muscles

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