Strength exercise

Dumbbell Pronated Curl

How to do it

  1. Stand holding dumbbells with a pronated (overhand/palms down) grip.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  3. Curl the dumbbells up while maintaining the pronated grip.
  4. Squeeze at the top of the movement.
  5. Slowly lower back to the starting position.
  6. Focus on the brachioradialis and forearm extensors.

Muscles worked

BicepsMuscles located in the upper arm, primarily responsible for flexing the elbow. All Biceps exercises
BrachioradialisForearm muscle responsible for elbow flexion, especially with the forearm in neutral position.
Forearm ExtensorsGroup of muscles on the outer forearm responsible for wrist extension.

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Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbells
Primary muscles
Biceps, Brachioradialis, Forearm Extensors
Measured in
Reps and weight