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weighted standing hand squeeze

weighted standing hand squeeze exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: forearms. Equipment: weighted.

weighted standing hand squeeze exercise demonstration
Target muscle
forearms
Muscle group
biceps
Body part
lower arms
Equipment
weighted

Secondary muscles

biceps, triceps

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a weight in each hand.
  2. Extend your arms straight in front of you, palms facing each other.
  3. Squeeze your hands together as hard as you can, engaging your forearms.
  4. Hold the squeeze for a few seconds, then release.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.