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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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