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Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench

How to do the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Forearms

Secondary

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Equipment

Barbell

Step by step

How to do the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench

  1. 1

    Start out by placing a barbell on one side of a flat bench.

  2. 2

    Kneel down on both of your knees so that your body is facing the flat bench.

  3. 3

    Use your arms to grab the barbell with a supinated grip (palms up) and bring them up so that your forearms are resting against the flat bench. Your wrists should be hanging over the edge.

  4. 4

    Start out by curling your wrist upwards and exhaling.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower your wrists back down to the starting position while inhaling.

  6. 6

    Your forearms should be stationary as your wrist is the only movement needed to perform this exercise.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench: common questions

What muscles does the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench work?

The Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench primarily works the Forearms.

Is the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench?

To do the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench you'll need a barbell.

Is the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench a compound or isolation exercise?

The Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench is an isolation exercise, it targets the forearms through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Palms-Up Barbell Wrist Curl Over A Bench with correct form?

Start out by placing a barbell on one side of a flat bench. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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