Barbell Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Wrist Curl with Palms Up
How to: Barbell Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench
- Sit on a bench and rest your forearms on the bench with your wrists hanging off the edge.
- Grip the barbell with your palms facing up.
- Curl the barbell upwards by flexing at the wrists, lifting the bar towards your body.
- Squeeze at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can lead to poor form.
- Not fully extending or flexing the wrists during the movement.
- Allowing the elbows to lift off the bench.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or perform the exercise with one arm at a time.
- If necessary, perform the exercise in a seated position for better support.
Tips
- Ensure your wrists are straight and not bending at the top of the movement.
- Control the barbell during both the raising and lowering phases.
- Start with lighter weights to master the form before increasing resistance.
Barbell Palms Up Wrist Curl Over A Bench Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist flexors
weightlifting
muscle building
beginner