Forearms · Barbell · Beginner

How to do 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.

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Biceps and Brachialis
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Forearms

How to do Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench, step by step

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

Muscles worked

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your biceps and brachialis.

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Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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