Forearms · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell Finger Curls

Dumbbell finger curls are an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the muscles responsible for finger flexion. This exercise helps improve grip strength and forearm development.

Dumbbell Finger Curls demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Wrist flexors and Wrist extensors
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Forearms

How to do Dumbbell Finger Curls, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, resting your forearm on your thigh, palm facing up.
  3. Allow the dumbbell to roll down to your fingertips, then curl it back up by flexing your fingers.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other hand.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Finger Curls works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your wrist flexors and wrist extensors.

Track Dumbbell Finger Curls in SPLYT

Dumbbell Finger Curls is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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