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Wrist curls (Dumbbells)

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Major muscles used

• Forearms - Inner

Performing wrist curls (Dumbbells)

• Sit at the end of a bench with your legs slightly wider than hip-width apart.
• Hold a dumbbell with an underhand grip (palms facing up), with your hands slightly over your knees.
• The top-side of your forearms should be resting on your thighs.
• Keeping your arms stationary, curl the dumbbell up (at wrists) towards your body as far as possible.
• Hold for a brief second flexing your forearms.
• Return to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.

Be careful

• Don't allow your arm to rise up off your thigh. Your arms should be stationary at all times.

Alternative exercises to wrist curls (Dumbbells)

• Wrist curls (Barbell)

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