Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl

Description

The dumbbell one arm reverse wrist curl trains the wrist extensors and forearm extensors with a dumbbell held palm-down. With the forearm braced on a bench or thigh, you flex the wrist up and down through a full range. The single-arm pattern allows full focus on each forearm.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl Instructions

  1. Sit on a bench with a single light dumbbell in your right hand.
  2. Rest your right forearm on your right thigh or on the bench.
  3. Hold the dumbbell with palm facing down (overhand grip).
  4. Allow your wrist to bend down with the dumbbell in a stretched position.
  5. Brace your core and stay tall.
  6. Curl the dumbbell up by extending your wrist toward the ceiling.
  7. Squeeze the wrist extensors at the top.
  8. Lower the dumbbell back to the stretched position with control. Switch arms.

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl Form & Visual

Dumbbell One Arm Revers Wrist Curl

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl Benefits

  • Strict single-arm forearm extensor work
  • Builds forearm size and strength
  • Improves grip endurance
  • Helps with elbow tendon health
  • Easy to scale by changing weight
  • Useful for forearm specialization

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl Muscles Worked

  • Wrist extensors
  • Brachioradialis
  • Extensor carpi radialis

Dumbbell One Arm Reverse Wrist Curl Variations & Alternatives

  • Reverse Wrist Curl
  • Wrist Curl
  • Hammer Curl
  • Dumbbell Wrist Curl