Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over a Bench

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench

Description

This exercise involves holding a barbell with palms facing down and curling the wrists upwards while resting them on a bench. It primarily targets the forearm muscles and can help improve grip strength.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over a Bench Instructions

  1. Place a bench in front of you and position a barbell on the floor behind it.
  2. Kneel down in front of the bench and grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, with your palms facing down.
  3. Rest your forearms on the bench, with your wrists hanging over the edge.
  4. Curl your wrists upwards, lifting the barbell towards your forearms.
  5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over a Bench Form & Visual

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over a Bench

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over a Bench Benefits

  • Strengthens the wrist flexors and extensors
  • Improves grip strength
  • Helps prevent wrist injuries
  • Can improve performance in sports that require wrist strength, such as tennis or golf
  • Can be done with relatively light weights, making it accessible for beginners

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over a Bench Muscles Worked

  • Forearm flexors

Barbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over a Bench Variations & Alternatives

  • Barbell Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench
  • Dumbbell Palms Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench
  • Dumbbell Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench
  • Reverse Barbell Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench
  • Reverse Dumbbell Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench
  • Plate Palms Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench
  • Plate Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench