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Dumbbell reverse wrist curl: how to do it

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Forearms on your thighs, palms down

  1. Starting position

    Sit with your forearms on your thighs, palms down, wrists past your knees and a dumbbell in each hand.

  2. The movement

    Lower the dumbbells by bending your wrists down, then lift them by extending your wrists upward.

Most common mistake

Don't lift your elbows or forearms, keep them against your thighs and move only your wrists.

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