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dumbbell finger curls

dumbbell finger curls is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.

Step 2

Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, resting your forearm on your thigh, palm facing up.

Step 3

Allow the dumbbell to roll down to your fingertips, then curl it back up by flexing your fingers.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

forearms

Secondary muscles

wrist flexorswrist extensors

Primary body parts

forearm

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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