How to perform Dumbbell Wrist Curl with proper form
Starting Position
- Sit on a bench or chair.
- Hold a dumbbell in one hand with your palm facing up.
- Rest your forearm on your thigh or a flat surface, allowing your wrist to hang off the edge.
Execution
- Grip the Dumbbell: Ensure a firm grip on the dumbbell with your palm facing upwards.
- Curl Up: Slowly curl the dumbbell upwards by flexing your wrist.
- Squeeze at Top: At the top of the movement, squeeze your wrist for a moment.
- Lower Down: Gradually lower the dumbbell back to the starting position, maintaining control.
Tips
- Keep your forearm stationary; only the wrist should be moving.
- Perform the exercise in a slow and controlled manner.
- Focus on the contraction of the wrist flexors during the movement.
- Alternate arms after completing the set with one side.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting with the arms instead of the wrists.
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Bouncing the dumbbell instead of using a smooth motion.
Exercises

Bent Over One Arm Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms, Chest

Bent Over Row, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

Bent Over Row, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

Bent Over Row, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

Bent Over Row, Smith Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

Bent Over Row, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

Bent Over Row, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Shoulders, Biceps, Forearms

Bicep Curl, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Band
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Bicep Curl, EZ Bar
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Cable Crossover, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Chest
Synergist: Shoulders

Cable Pull Through, Cable
Type: Lower, Pull
Target: Glutes
Synergist: Back, Hamstrings

Chin Up, Bodyweight
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Chin Up, Leverage Machine
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Back
Synergist: Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders, Chest

Concentration Curl, Barbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Concentration Curl, Cable
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms

Concentration Curl, Dumbbell
Type: Upper, Pull
Target: Biceps
Synergist: Forearms