Seated Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl

Train your forearms with this functional dumbbells exercise.

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Instructions

  1. Start out by placing two dumbbells on the floor in front of a flat bench. for best results.
  2. Sit down on the edge of the flat bench with your legs at about shoulder width apart. Make sure to keep your feet on the floor. for best results.
  3. Use your arms to grab both of the dumbbells and bring them up so that your forearms are resting against your thighs with the palms of the hands facing down. Your wrists should be hanging over the edge of your thighs. for best results.
  4. Start out by curling your wrist upwards and exhaling. for best results.
  5. Slowly lower your wrists back down to the starting position while inhaling. Make sure to inhale during this part of the exercise. Tip: Your forearms should be stationary as your wrist is the only movement needed to perform this exercise. for best results.
  6. Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.
  7. When finished, simply lower the dumbbells to the floor. for best results.