One Arm Dumbbell Wrist Extension
Alternative Names
DB Wrist Extension, Dumbbell Wrist Extension, One Arm DB Wrist Extension, One Arm Sitting DB Wrist Extension, One Arm Sitting Dumbbell Wrist Extension, Reverse Grip DB Wrist Curl, Reverse Grip Dumbbell Wrist Curl, Seated Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl, Seated Reverse DB Wrist Curl, Seated Reverse Dumbbell Wrist Curl
Muscles Worked
Legend
Description
This isolation exercise targets the wrist extensors of the forearm. This exercise is excellent for increasing the size of the forearm and improving wrist extensor strength. This exercise is also considered as a preventive and a rehab exercise.
Benefits
- This exercise helps increase the size and the strength of the wrist extensors of the forearm.
- This also helps prevent injuries related to gripping and sports.
- The unilateral set-up helps address any imbalances between both forearms.
- This exercise is also a great additional hypertrophy exercise for the forearms.
Risks
- This exercise can injure the wrist if not correctly executed.
- Proper progression of the weight used as resistance is also recommended to avoid injuries.
- Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.
Additional Information
Target Muscles
Forearms
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles
N/A
Experience
Beginner (1-2 years)
Equipment
1 x Dumbbell, Flat Bench
Exercise Type
Strength
Exertion
Cardio Intensity
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Isolated
Force Detail
Unilateral
Functions
N/A
Intensity
N/A
Bearing
N/A
Impact
N/A
Utilities
N/A
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