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    Dumbbell One arm Wrist Curl Exercise Guide

    Dumbbell One arm Wrist Curl demonstration

    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Wrist Flexors
    Equipment
    Dumbbell
    Body Part
    Forearms
    Primary Muscle
    Wrist Flexors
    Secondary Muscles
    Brachioradialis
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    beginner
    Estimated Calories
    3.5
    Alternate Names
    Single Arm Wrist Curl

    How to: Dumbbell One arm Wrist Curl

    1. Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground.
    2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing up.
    3. Rest your elbow on the inner thigh of the same side leg, allowing your wrist to extend beyond your knee.
    4. Curl the dumbbell up towards your forearm by flexing your wrist.
    5. Pause briefly at the top of the motion, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
    6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

    Common Mistakes

    • Moving the upper arm during the curl instead of keeping it still.
    • Using momentum to lift the weight rather than controlled movement.
    • Not fully extending the wrist at the bottom of the movement.

    Modifications

    • Perform the exercise while seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
    • Use a lighter weight to focus on form and reduce injury risk.

    Tips

    • Keep your upper arm stationary while curling to isolate the forearms.
    • Do not use excessive weight that can compromise form.
    • Perform with a controlled motion to maximize muscle engagement.

    Dumbbell One arm Wrist Curl Alternatives

    Dumbbell Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl

    Dumbbell Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl

    Body Part: Forearms

    Tags

    forearms
    strength
    wrist
    beginner
    wrist curls
    dumbbell

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