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Self-Resisted Reverse Wrist Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Forearms · Extensors

Primary muscles

How to do it

Rest one forearm on your thigh with its palm facing down and hand beyond the knee. Press gently on the back of that hand with your other hand while raising it at the wrist. Resist the movement back down without twisting the forearm.

Form cues

  • Keep the forearm still.
  • Lift the back of the hand.
  • Control the return.

Safety

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

ShoulderElbowWrist

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.