One Arm Dumbbell Wrist Curl Over Bench

Description

This isolation exercise targets the wrist flexors of the forearm. This exercise is excellent for increasing the size of the forearm and improving wrist flexor strength. This exercise is considered a preventive and a rehab exercise.

Benefits

  • This exercise helps increase the size and the strength of the wrist flexors of the forearm.
  • This also helps prevent injuries related to gripping and sports.
  • The unilateral set-up helps address any imbalances between both forearms.
  • This exercise is also a great additional hypertrophy exercise for the forearms.

Risks

  • This exercise can injure the wrist if not correctly executed.
  • Proper progression of the weight used as resistance is also recommended to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Forearms

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell, Flat Bench

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

30%

Cardio Intensity

10%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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