Barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench
The barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms. It involves curling a barbell with an overhand grip while resting the forearms on a bench.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower arms
- Main muscle
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your forearms flat on the bench.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging the barbell.
- Start with a lighter weight to master the form.
What to watch out for
- wrist injuries
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- severe arthritis
Also known as
Curl dei polsi con bilanciere a presa prona su panca, reverse wrist curl, prone wrist curl, forearm exercises, wrist curl variations