Seated Dumbbell Wrist Curl

Muscle Groups Involved

There were no muscle groups associated with this exercise.

Highlights

Description

The Seated Dumbbell Wrist Curl is an old school staple exercise for developing the flexors of the forearm which develops your forearms and grip. To perform the seated wrist curl start in a seated p

The Seated Dumbbell Wrist Curl is an old school staple exercise for developing the flexors of the forearm which develops your forearms and grip. To perform the seated wrist curl start in a seated position with a dumbbell in each hand or holding a barbell in both hands, palms facing up towards the ceiling. Place your wrists approximately 2-3 inches past your knees with your wrists in a neutral position. Begin the movement by extending your wrists back so that your knuckles lower towards the floor. Slowly open your grip on the bar and let the weight roll down to your fingertips. Pause briefly in the most stretched position with the bar still firmly in your grip but at the end of your fingertips. Return to the starting position by first curling your fingers in and bringing the bar back into your palm before flexing your wrists and completing the movement by flexing your wrists towards the ceiling at the top of the wrist curl.

Common Mistakes

Do not stop short with the extension. Do not push through pain. Only use a

Do not stop short with the extension. Do not push through pain. Only use a pain free range of motion throughout the entire exercise. Do not use inertia to force the weight back up. Do not loosen your grip as your flex your wrists.

Pro Tips

Dumbbells can highlight imbalances and asymmetries because you cannot compe

Dumbbells can highlight imbalances and asymmetries because you cannot compensate well like you can with a barbell. Use them to check for weak areas. Be sure to place your hand at a spot on the hand that balances the dumbbell evenly. This may not be in the center of the handle.

Purpose

Few people these days have well developed forearms because few people still

Few people these days have well developed forearms because few people still work with their hands. Well developed forearms will make you stand out in a crowd and show your physique off even when fully clothed.

Form

Watch your form and compare each side to make sure that each movement is sy

Watch your form and compare each side to make sure that each movement is symmetrical and even with no cheating.