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Barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench

Barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench

The barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist extensors. It is performed by sitting on a bench, resting the forearms on the thighs or a bench, and curling a barbell upward using only the wrists.

The barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist extensors. It is performed by sitting on a bench, resting the forearms on the thighs or a bench, and curling a barbell upward using only the wrists.

The barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist extensors. It is performed by sitting on a bench, resting the forearms on the thighs or a bench, and curling a barbell upward using only the wrists.

How to Do the Barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench

How to Do the Barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench

How to Do the Barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench

Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your forearms resting on your thighs, palms facing down. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Lower the barbell towards the ground by flexing your wrists, keeping your forearms stationary. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly raise the barbell back up by extending your wrists. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Forearms

Forearms

Secondary Muscles

biceps, brachialis

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Lower arms

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