Dumbbell reverse wrist curl
- Basic
- Dumbbells
Only the wrist moves; keep it light
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Forearms
How to do it
- Sit with your forearms on your thighs, palms down and wrists past your knees.
- Extend your wrist lifting the back of your hand.
- Lower under control.
Common mistakes
- Using a weight you can't lower with control.
- Moving the elbow instead of the wrist.
Tips
- Balances the flexor work and looks after the elbow.
- Go light: the extensors are small muscles.