Dumbbell wrist curl
A isolation exercise for the forearms. Equipment: dumbbells and flat bench.
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WorksForearms
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How to do it
- Setup: Sit with forearms on the thighs, palms up, wrists past the knees.
- Curl the dumbbells up with the wrists only
- Lower and let them roll to the fingers
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