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Dumbbell wrist curl: how to do it

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Forearms on your thighs, palms up

  1. Starting position

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

  2. The movement

    Lower the dumbbells by bending your wrists back, then curl them up by bending your wrists toward you.

Most common mistake

Don't lift your forearms off your thighs, keep them still and move only your wrists.

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