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Best Advanced Forearms Workouts With Dumbbells

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This workout focuses on developing the strength and control of your forearms, which are vital for wrist and finger movements.

Dumbbells serve as the primary equipment, allowing for effective training of each arm individually to enhance balance and stability.

Exercises are tailored for advanced lifters with over four years of experience and may incorporate increased repetitions and weights accordingly.

The forearm muscles play a significant role in functional movements, and specific wrist-targeted exercises are included to optimally engage this group.

This session represents a comprehensive approach to targeting the intricate muscle mechanisms of the arms.

The 2 Best Advanced Forearms Exercises with Dumbbells

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  • 1. Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl

    Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    531,084
    Forearms Strength
    98 mScore
    Forearms
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    Dumbbells

    Palms-Down Dumbbell Wrist Curls are exercises that strengthen your forearms by focusing on wrist movement. This isolation exercise ensures that only your wrists work while your forearms stay secured on a bench.

    How to do it

    1. Start in a tall kneeling position beside a bench.
    2. Lower your forearms parallel to the bench, letting your wrists hang off the edge.
    3. Have a partner hand you the dumbbells or grab them before starting.
    4. Hold the dumbbells with palms facing down, keeping forearms on the bench.
    5. Raise the dumbbells by extending your wrists, then lower them back to the start.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    20lbs
    2
    8reps
    20lbs
    3
    8reps
    20lbs
  • 2. Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl

    Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
    SETS LOGGED
    624,350
    Forearms Strength
    94 mScore
    Forearms
    Photo of Dumbbells
    Dumbbells

    The Palms-Up Dumbbell Wrist Curl targets your forearms and helps improve grip strength. It's effective for building muscle mass in the forearms.

    How to do it

    1. Get into a tall kneeling position beside a bench.
    2. Place your forearms on the bench, keeping your wrists hanging off the edge.
    3. Have a partner hand you dumbbells or hold them before getting into position.
    4. Grip the dumbbells with your palms facing up.
    5. Flex your wrists to lift the dumbbells while keeping your forearms on the bench.
    6. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    20lbs
    2
    8reps
    20lbs
    3
    8reps
    20lbs

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