Seated Palms-Down Barbell Wrist Curl

Seated Palms-Down Barbell Wrist Curl demonstration

How to Perform

1. 1Hold a barbell with both hands and your palms facing down; hands spaced about shoulder width.
2. 2Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
3. 3Lean forward and place your forearms on top of your upper thighs with your palms down. Tip: Make sure that the back of the wrists lay on top of your knees. This will be your starting position.
4. 4Lower the bar as far as possible while inhaling and keeping a tight grip.
5. 5Now curl bar up as high as possible while flexing the forearms and exhaling. Hold the contraction at the top for a second and Tip: Only the wrist should move.

Tips & Common Mistakes

• •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
• •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
• •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
• •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps