Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl

Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl

Description

The dumbbell over bench neutral wrist curl uses a hammer grip on a dumbbell with the forearm braced over a bench. The neutral grip works the wrist flexors and brachioradialis through ulnar and radial deviation. It is a strong choice for complete forearm development.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl Instructions

  1. Sit on a bench with a single light dumbbell in your right hand.
  2. Rest your right forearm over the bench with wrist hanging off the edge.
  3. Hold the dumbbell with palm facing inward (neutral hammer grip).
  4. Allow your wrist to bend down toward the floor.
  5. Brace your core and stay tall.
  6. Lift the dumbbell up by deviating your wrist upward.
  7. Squeeze the forearm at the top.
  8. Lower the dumbbell back down with control. Switch arms.

Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl Form & Visual

Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl

Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl Benefits

  • Trains forearm flexors and brachioradialis
  • Hammer grip changes muscle emphasis
  • Builds forearm size and grip strength
  • Bench support eliminates body english
  • Useful for complete forearm development
  • Easy to scale by changing weight

Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl Muscles Worked

  • Brachioradialis
  • Wrist flexors
  • Pronator teres

Dumbbell Over Bench Neutral Wrist Curl Variations & Alternatives

  • Wrist Curl
  • Hammer Curl
  • Reverse Wrist Curl
  • Dumbbell Wrist Roll