ForearmsBeginnerIsolation

Dumbbell Wrist Curl

Forearms on a bench, curl the wrists up.

Dumbbell Wrist Curl: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Bigger, stronger forearms
  • Better grip for pulling

How to do it

  1. Forearms on the bench, wrists over the edge
  2. Let the dumbbell roll to the fingers
  3. Curl the wrist all the way up

Common mistakes

  • Lifting the forearms off the bench
  • Bouncing the weight

Starting prescription

sets
2
reps
12–20
Rest
45 s
Reps in reserve
1
Load step
1 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Wrist · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse wrist limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

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