Dumbbell Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.2
- Alternate Names
- Wrist Curl with Palms Up
How to: Dumbbell Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl
- Sit on a bench or chair with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Rest your forearms on your thighs with your wrists hanging over the edge, palms facing up.
- Curl the dumbbells upwards by flexing your wrists.
- Emit a small pause at the top of the movement, and then lower back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of controlled motion.
- Not keeping the elbows still throughout the movement.
- Lifting too heavy and compromising form.
Modifications
- Perform with a lighter weight.
- Do the exercise seated without weights to build initial strength.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to ensure proper form.
- Move slowly to maximize muscle engagement and reduce the risk of injury.
- Avoid using too much weight; focus on form over the amount lifted.
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Tags
forearms
wrist
strength
dumbbell
flexor
beginner