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1.01
StrengthDumbbell

Dumbbell Standing Arms Rotate

Intensity
12–15 reps
MET
2.5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Forearms100%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Maintain a firm grip on the dumbbell handles throughout each rotation.

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

  2. 2

    Keep your elbows fixed and close to your torso.

  3. 3

    Rotate the dumbbells by turning your wrists, moving from a palms-down to a palms-up position.

  4. 4

    Rotate back to the starting position.

  5. 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
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