dumbbell over bench one arm wrist curl - strength variation

A lower arms exercise targeting the forearms, performed with dumbbell.

dumbbell over bench one arm wrist curl - strength variation demonstration
dumbbell over bench one arm wrist curl - strength variation — demonstration

Body part

Lower Arms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Target muscles

Forearms

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Shoulders

How to do dumbbell over bench one arm wrist curl - strength variation

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a dumbbell in one hand, palm facing down.

  2. Rest your forearm on the bench with your wrist hanging off the edge.

  3. Slowly curl your wrist upwards, bringing the dumbbell towards your forearm.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position. Maintain strength form throughout.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Forearms

Secondary

BicepsShoulders

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