Exercise of the Week - Dumbbell Wrist Curl

The simple, effective Dumbbell Wrist Curl targets the often neglected wrist flexors.

Instructions

Preparation

Sit and grasp dumbbell with underhand grip. Rest forearm on thigh with wrist just beyond knee.

Execution

Allow dumbbell to roll out of palm down to fingers. Raise dumbbell back up by gripping and pointing knuckles up as high as possible. Lower and repeat.

Comments

Keep elbow approximately wrist height to maintain resistance through full range of motion. Hand may be placed under wrist to offer stability and to maintain horizontal orientation of forearm.

 

Classification

 

 Utility:Basic or Auxiliary

 Mechanics:Isolated

 Force:Pull

 

Muscles

Target

Synergists

  • None

Stabilizers

  • No significant stabilizers

 

Source