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Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Forearms · Extensors

Primary muscles

How to do it

Sit holding two light dumbbells with palms down. Rest your forearms on your thighs with your wrists just beyond your knees. Let your hands lower under control, then extend your wrists to raise the dumbbells. Keep your forearms still.

Form cues

  • Keep your forearms on your thighs.
  • Move at the wrists, not the elbows.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

WristElbow

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.