Forearms · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl

The dumbbell one arm reverse wrist curl targets the forearms and wrist extensors by requiring the lifter to curl a dumbbell upward using only the wrist, with the forearm supported on the thigh. This exercise helps build forearm strength and endurance.

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Wrist extensors
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Forearms

How to do Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an overhand grip, palm facing down.
  3. Rest your forearm on your thigh, with your wrist hanging off the edge.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbell towards the ground by flexing your wrist.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly curl your wrist back up towards your body.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your wrist extensors.

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Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl 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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