Start out by placing a barbell on one side of a flat bench.
Kneel down on both of your knees so that your body is facing the flat bench.
Use your arms to grab the barbell with a pronated grip (palms down) and bring them up so that your forearms are resting against the flat bench. Your wrists should be hanging over the edge.
Start out by curling your wrist upwards and exhaling.
Slowly lower your wrists back down to the starting position while inhaling.
Your forearms should be stationary as your wrist is the only movement needed to perform this exercise.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variations:
This exercise can also be performed sitting down by using your thighs as a resting position for your forearms. Your wrist can hang over your knees and the same movements as mentioned above can be performed.
You can also use a dumbbell instead of a barbell.
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Feb 12, 2012 7:10 AM:
This is much harder than palms-up wrist curls, beceause it targets different muscles in the forearms. Also, unlike the palms-up version, you have to use a lot of forearm strength just to grip the bar. Because of this, you'll find you can't use as much weight, but don't be put off - this is a must for...+See More
This is much harder than palms-up wrist curls, beceause it targets different muscles in the forearms. Also, unlike the palms-up version, you have to use a lot of forearm strength just to grip the bar. Because of this, you'll find you can't use as much weight, but don't be put off - this is a must for developing real forearm size!-See Less
Mar 17, 2011 2:35 PM:
First day attempting these and they are GREAT. I gave it a 10/10 for a reason these really get your forearms burning. Gonna be a staple in my routine for sure now.
First day attempting these and they are GREAT. I gave it a 10/10 for a reason these really get your forearms burning. Gonna be a staple in my routine for sure now.-See Less
Jan 12, 2011 9:12 AM:
this wokrout is okay, but you use a lot less weigth when doing these than when you do facing up.
this wokrout is okay, but you use a lot less weigth when doing these than when you do facing up.-See Less
Feb 12, 2012 7:10 AM:
This is much harder than palms-up wrist curls, beceause it targets different muscles in the forearms. Also, unlike the palms-up version, you have to use a lot of forearm strength just to grip the bar. Because of this, you'll find you can't use as much weight, but don't be put off - this is a must for...+See More
This is much harder than palms-up wrist curls, beceause it targets different muscles in the forearms. Also, unlike the palms-up version, you have to use a lot of forearm strength just to grip the bar. Because of this, you'll find you can't use as much weight, but don't be put off - this is a must for developing real forearm size!-See Less
Mar 17, 2011 2:35 PM:
First day attempting these and they are GREAT. I gave it a 10/10 for a reason these really get your forearms burning. Gonna be a staple in my routine for sure now.
First day attempting these and they are GREAT. I gave it a 10/10 for a reason these really get your forearms burning. Gonna be a staple in my routine for sure now.-See Less
Jan 12, 2011 9:12 AM:
this wokrout is okay, but you use a lot less weigth when doing these than when you do facing up.
this wokrout is okay, but you use a lot less weigth when doing these than when you do facing up.-See Less
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Review: Palms-Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench
Feb 12, 2012 7:10 AM: This is much harder than palms-up wrist curls, beceause it targets different muscles in the forearms. Also, unlike the palms-up version, you have to use a lot of forearm strength just to grip the bar. Because of this, you'll find you can't use as much weight, but don't be put off - this is a must for...+See More
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Oct 8, 2011 9:38 AM: useful workout
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Aug 2, 2011 4:33 AM: very good exercise
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Jul 8, 2011 3:13 AM: It's great.
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Review: Palms-Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench
Mar 17, 2011 2:35 PM: First day attempting these and they are GREAT. I gave it a 10/10 for a reason these really get your forearms burning. Gonna be a staple in my routine for sure now.
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Review: Palms-Down Wrist Curl Over A Bench
Jan 12, 2011 9:12 AM: this wokrout is okay, but you use a lot less weigth when doing these than when you do facing up.