How to do it
Maintain a firm grip on the dumbbell handle throughout each entire repetition.
- 1
Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in one hand, palm facing inwards.
- 2
Rest your forearm on your thigh with your wrist just beyond your knee.
- 3
Curl the dumbbell towards your bicep by flexing your wrist.
- 4
Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your forearm rested on your thigh to prevent other muscles from assisting in the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending at the elbow instead of the wrist
- ✕Jerking the dumbbell upward with momentum
- ✕Lifting the forearm off the thigh during reps