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How to do the Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl

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Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Forearms in the Lower Arms region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Brachialis.

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Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl at a glance

Primary muscles
Forearms
Secondary muscles
Biceps, Brachialis
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation (single-joint)
Force
Pull

Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl step by step

  1. 1Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and hold a dumbbell in one hand, palm facing up.
  2. 2Rest your forearm on your thigh, allowing your wrist to hang off the edge.
  3. 3Keeping your forearm stationary, curl your wrist upward as far as possible.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your wrist back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other hand.

Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl — questions

What muscles does the Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl work?

The Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl primarily targets the Forearms. It also recruits the Biceps, Brachialis as secondary movers.

What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl?

You need dumbbell. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.

Is the Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.

What can I do instead of the Dumbbell One Arm Seated Neutral Wrist Curl?

Dumbbell Finger Curls, Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl, Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.

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