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dumbbell finger curls

dumbbell finger curls exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: forearms. Equipment: dumbbell.

dumbbell finger curls exercise demonstration
Target muscle
forearms
Muscle group
wrist flexors
Body part
lower arms
Equipment
dumbbell

Secondary muscles

wrist flexors, wrist extensors

How to perform

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, resting your forearm on your thigh, palm facing up.
  3. Allow the dumbbell to roll down to your fingertips, then curl it back up by flexing your fingers.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other hand.