Safety Notes

• Start with light weight to master form.
• Avoid if you have wrist pain or tendinitis.
• Do not use false grip.
• Keep movements controlled to prevent strain.
• Ensure secure unracking and reracking.

Spotting

Not typically required; use rack safeties for heavier loads to avoid dropping the bar.

Common Mistakes

• Using body momentum to swing the bar.
• Bending elbows during curl.
• Hyperextending wrists at bottom.
• Gripping too loosely, risking drop.
• Leaning forward excessively.

• Acute wrist pain
• Wrist tendinitis
• Recent wrist injury

• Adequate wrist flexion and extension range

Build Up First

• Basic grip strength
• Familiarity with barbell handling