The plate curl is a bicep curl variation that works the forearm and wrists more so than other exercises. Since the user will have to grab the plate with a pronounced grip or palms facing one another, it can tax the brachialis and forearm more so than the typical bicep curl.
Alternatives of the plate curl include the kettlebell curl, dumbbell curl, hammer curl, barbell curl, and resistance band curl.
One mistake to avoid during this exercise is letting your wrists go limp. Users can prevent this mistake by keeping firm wrists and keeping tension on their forearms.
The toughness level of this exercise is 4 out of 10 due to the focus on the brachioradialis and brachialis.