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barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench

barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: forearms. Equipment: barbell.

barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench exercise demonstration
Target muscle
forearms
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
lower arms
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

biceps, brachialis

How to perform

  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.