Seated dumbbell wrist extension

Forearms · dumbbells. Palms down with forearms supported, lift the backs of your hands.

Illustrative model of the seated dumbbell wrist extension
Illustrative demo; it doesn't assess your form.

Main muscle: Forearms

Also works: almost all the work falls on the main muscle

Equipment: dumbbells

Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20.

How to do it

  1. Palms down with forearms supported, lift the backs of your hands.
  2. Firm grip without over-squeezing; lift slowly and lower over three seconds.
  3. Use less weight than for the wrist curl.

Common mistakes

Log it in one message

Type or say: “Did 3x10 wrist extension with 45 lb.”

Fituba logs the weights session and its points; in Train you can add sets, reps and load to compare your strength progress. Sample wording, not a prescription.

FAQ

What muscles does the seated dumbbell wrist extension work?

Main: forearms. It's an isolation exercise: almost all the work falls on that muscle.

How many sets and reps of wrist extension?

Typical: 2–4 sets of 12–20. Adjust the load so you finish every set with good form; the load is per dumbbell.

How do I log wrist extension in Fituba?

Type “Did 3x10 wrist extension with 45 lb” and Fituba logs your weights session with its sets, reps and load.

Sources and limits

Original Fituba copy based on standard technique guides (StrengthLog · Forearms). General education: the demo and these notes don't assess your form, mobility or the right load for you; for individual coaching, see a trainer.

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