This exercise involves using a resistance band to perform wrist curls while reversing the movement. The band is wrapped around the wrist and the hand is curled upwards, then slowly lowered back down in a controlled manner. This exercise targets the muscles in the forearm and can help improve grip strength.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens glutes, hamstrings, and lower back muscles
- Improves hip mobility and stability
- Helps to prevent lower back pain and injury
- Can be modified to target specific muscle groups
- Can be done with minimal equipment
How to perform
- Start by sitting on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
- Rest your forearms on the bench or chair with your wrists hanging off the edge.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells towards the ground by flexing your wrists.
- Once your wrists are fully flexed, pause for a moment before slowly raising the dumbbells back up by extending your wrists.
- At the top of the movement, pause for a moment before repeating the exercise for the desired number of repetitions.
- After completing the set, switch to an underhand grip and repeat the exercise for the same number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Forearms
Primary