Dumbbell wrist curl
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Dumbbell wrist curl. Slowly curl wrists upward and back through a small comfortable range.
How to do this exercise: Dumbbell wrist curlSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Sit with forearms supported on thighs or a bench, palms up and wrists just past the edge.
- Make the movement
Slowly curl wrists upward and back through a small comfortable range.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not move your whole forearms or use heavy dumbbells.
Log the weight of ONE dumbbell. Two 8 kg dumbbells are logged as 8 kg, not 16 kg.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Load per hand
Main muscles
Forearms
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Sit with forearms supported on thighs or a bench, palms up and wrists just past the edge.
- Slowly curl wrists upward and back through a small comfortable range.
Common mistakes
- Do not move your whole forearms or use heavy dumbbells.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.