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Dumbbell Wrist Curl

StrengthBeginnerDumbbell

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Forearm flexors

Primary: Forearms

How to

  1. 1Sit with your forearm resting on your thigh or a bench, palm up, with a dumbbell in your hand and your wrist hanging past the edge.
  2. 2Curl the dumbbell up by closing your wrist toward your forearm.
  3. 3Lower it slowly until you feel a stretch.
  4. 4Keep your forearm still and finish all reps on one arm before switching.