Wrist flexion with dumbbell type hammer

IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Wrist flexion with dumbbell type hammer

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. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

forearmshands-wrists

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load forearms and hands and wrists without sacrificing position; at intermediate level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.

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