How to Do Wrist Extension Dumbbell

Wrist Extension Dumbbell is a forearms exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Forearms

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Wrist Extension Dumbbell

  1. 01Sit on a bench and rest the forearm on the thigh with the wrist hanging over the knee.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell with an overhand grip, palms facing the floor.
  3. 03Lower the dumbbell as far as possible by flexing the wrist toward the floor.
  4. 04Lift the dumbbell by extending the wrist upward as high as the range of motion allows.
  5. 05Pause for a second at the top of the contraction before lowering the weight back down.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Wrist Extension Dumbbell

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the movement occurs only at the wrist joint, preventing the elbow from lifting off the thigh.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Wrist Extension Dumbbell questions

What muscles does Wrist Extension Dumbbell work?

Wrist Extension Dumbbell is catalogued as a forearms exercise in A90 Training Club, with the forearms as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Wrist Extension Dumbbell correctly?

Sit on a bench and rest the forearm on the thigh with the wrist hanging over the knee. Hold a dumbbell with an overhand grip, palms facing the floor. Lower the dumbbell as far as possible by flexing the wrist toward the floor. Lift the dumbbell by extending the wrist upward as high as the range of motion allows. Pause for a second at the top of the contraction before lowering the weight back down.

What is the A90 coach tip for Wrist Extension Dumbbell?

Ensure the movement occurs only at the wrist joint, preventing the elbow from lifting off the thigh.

Is Wrist Extension Dumbbell suitable for beginners?

Wrist Extension Dumbbell is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Wrist Extension Dumbbell?

Wrist Extension Dumbbell uses dumbbell.

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