Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl

Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl

Description

The dumbbell one arm wrist curl is performed seated with the forearm braced on a bench and a dumbbell in one hand. By flexing only at the wrist, you isolate the forearm flexors with strict form. Single-arm work allows mind-muscle focus and corrects strength imbalances.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl Instructions

  1. Sit on a bench with feet flat on the floor.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand with palm facing up.
  3. Rest your right forearm on your right thigh with the wrist hanging off the knee.
  4. Brace your core and sit tall.
  5. Lower the dumbbell by extending your wrist down toward the floor.
  6. Allow the dumbbell to roll back through your fingers slightly at the bottom.
  7. Curl the dumbbell back up by flexing your wrist.
  8. Squeeze your forearm at the top of the curl. Switch arms.

Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl Form & Visual

Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl

Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl Benefits

  • Strict single-arm forearm isolation
  • Builds grip strength
  • Corrects left-right imbalances
  • Allows progressive loading
  • Develops wrist flexion strength
  • Useful for athletes who need strong forearms

Dumbbell One Arm Wrist Curl Muscles Worked

  • Forearm flexors
  • Wrist flexors
  • Brachioradialis