Weighted Seated One Arm Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- One Arm Wrist Curl
How to: Weighted Seated One Arm Wrist Curl
- Sit on a bench with a weight in one hand resting on your thigh, palm facing up.
- Keep your elbow close to your body and your forearm resting on your thigh.
- Curl the weight upwards while contracting your wrist flexors.
- Pause at the top, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting weights too heavy, leading to poor form.
- Allowing the elbow to move instead of keeping it still.
- Not fully extending the wrist at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight for beginners.
- Perform without weights using resistance bands.
Tips
- Keep your elbow stationary on your thigh.
- Control the movement to avoid using momentum.
- Focus on the squeeze at the top of the curl.
Weighted Seated One Arm Wrist Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist curls
resistance training
weight training
isolation exercise