How to do it
Maintain a firm grip on the dumbbell handles throughout each rotation.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Keep your elbows fixed and close to your torso.
- 3
Rotate the dumbbells by turning your wrists, moving from a palms-down to a palms-up position.
- 4
Rotate back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize the engagement of your forearm muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows during the rotation
- ✕Rotating the torso to assist each turn
- ✕Swinging the dumbbells between positions