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Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Forearms
Other Muscles Worked: Biceps
Equipment: Dumbbell
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Tips: After gripping the dumbbells firmly with a pronated (palms down) grip, the lifter stands erect, with each elbow pressed firmly to the side of his or her body. Without moving at the shoulders, and with each elbow locked firmly in place, the lifter flexes the arms at the elbow, raising the dumbbells in upward arc until both arms are completely flexed. The dumbbells are then lowered through the same path, and this movement is repeated for the desired number of repetitions. This exercise may also be performed one arm at a time, or in alternating fashion.
Main Muscle Worked: Forearms
Other Muscles Worked: Biceps
Equipment: Dumbbell
Mechanics Type: Isolation
Tips: After gripping the dumbbells firmly with a pronated (palms down) grip, the lifter stands erect, with each elbow pressed firmly to the side of his or her body. Without moving at the shoulders, and with each elbow locked firmly in place, the lifter flexes the arms at the elbow, raising the dumbbells in upward arc until both arms are completely flexed. The dumbbells are then lowered through the same path, and this movement is repeated for the desired number of repetitions. This exercise may also be performed one arm at a time, or in alternating fashion.
