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barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench demonstration
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barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench

The barbell palms down wrist curl over a bench is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist extensors. It is performed by sitting on a bench, resting the forearms on the thighs or a bench, and curling a barbell upward using only the wrists.

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Equipment

Barbell

Instructions

  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.

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