Forearm extension with dumbbell
IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Move the wrist or forearm without shifting the elbow or losing hand alignment. Control both directions, especially when resistance is used. Use a steady tempo: control the return phase in particular and avoid relying on momentum. Exhale through the hardest part and inhale as you recover the starting position.
Muscles worked
forearms
Tips
Check that the movement stays stable in both directions and that the torso is not compensating. The goal is controlled loading of forearms; match resistance and range to a intermediate level and never force a painful repetition.