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Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl

Strengthen your forearm muscles with Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curls! Improve grip & wrist stability with this targeted exercise.

The Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms. You'll need: dumbbells.

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Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Top Forearm (wrist extensors); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

How to do the Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl

  1. Stand tall while holding a light dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing behind you or toward your body in a pronated grip.

  2. Rest your forearms against the front of your thighs or let them hang naturally with your wrists just past your knees if seated, keeping your elbows stationary.

  3. Exhale as you slowly curl your wrists upward, raising the back of your hands toward the ceiling as high as possible.

  4. Pause for a brief second at the top to squeeze your forearm muscles.

  5. Inhale as you lower the dumbbells back down in a controlled manner to the starting position.

Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl work?

The Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl mainly works the forearms. The main muscles are the wrist extensors and wrist flexors.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl?

Dumbbells.

What workout day should the Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Dumbbell Standing Reverse Wrist Curl variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Band Reverse Wrist Curl, Barbell Reverse Curl, Barbell Behind-Back Wrist Curl and Barbell Standing Wrist Curl.

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