barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench
A lower arms exercise targeting the forearms, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench
Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your forearms resting on your thighs, palms facing down.
Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Lower the barbell towards the ground by flexing your wrists, keeping your forearms stationary.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly raise the barbell back up by extending your wrists.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
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