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Dumbbell Wrist Extension

Main muscle
Forearms
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Sit with your forearm resting on your thigh, palm facing down, holding a dumbbell.
  2. 2Let your wrist drop so the dumbbell hangs downward.
  3. 3Extend your wrist upward as far as comfortable.
  4. 4Squeeze at the top of the movement.
  5. 5Lower under control and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Only the wrist moves
  • Slow controlled reps
  • Light weight, full range
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