Barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench

Barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench

The barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist flexors. It is performed by sitting on a bench, resting the forearms on the bench with wrists hanging off, and curling a barbell upwards using only the wrists.

The barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist flexors. It is performed by sitting on a bench, resting the forearms on the bench with wrists hanging off, and curling a barbell upwards using only the wrists.

The barbell palms up wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist flexors. It is performed by sitting on a bench, resting the forearms on the bench with wrists hanging off, and curling a barbell upwards using only the wrists.

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

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

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

Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a barbell with an underhand grip, palms facing up. Rest your forearms on the bench, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge. Keeping your forearms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upwards as far as possible. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause, then inhale and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Forearms

Forearms

Secondary Muscles

biceps, shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Lower arms

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