How to do it
Sit tall with your spine stacked over your hips.
- 1
Sit on a bench with your forearm resting on your thigh, palm facing up, holding a dumbbell.
- 2
Allow the dumbbell to roll down to your fingers, then curl it back up by flexing your wrist.
- 3
Keep your forearm pressed against your thigh throughout the movement.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Use a light weight and focus on a full range of motion to effectively target the forearm flexors.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the forearm off the thigh
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the curl
- ✕Using finger flexion instead of wrist flexion