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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

  1. Setup: Sit with forearms on the thighs, palms up, wrists past the knees.
  2. Curl the dumbbells up with the wrists only
  3. Lower and let them roll to the fingers

Muscles worked

Dumbbell wrist curl: 3D figure mid-rep with the forearms highlighted

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