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How to do Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl

The dumbbell reverse wrist curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the extensor muscles. It is performed seated, with the forearms resting on the thighs and the wrists curling the dumbbells upward using an overhand grip.

Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Forearms
Also works
Biceps and Brachialis
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Forearms

How to do Dumbbell 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 each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, allowing your wrists to hang off the edge.
  4. Slowly curl your wrists upward, bringing the dumbbells towards your body.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl works your forearms as the main mover, with help from your biceps and brachialis.

Track Dumbbell Reverse Wrist Curl in SPLYT

Dumbbell 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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