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Reverse wrist flexions
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You will need:
Dumbbells and exercise bench.
Strengthens:
Extensor of the wrist
- Starting position
Sit on a bench with your knees bent and your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold dumbbells in your hands and place your forearms on your thighs, palms down. Your wrists should not touch your knees. Lean forward if you need to.
NOTE: Why train your wrists? Because strong wrist muscles will help you lift more weight when you do arm exercises.
- Main movement
Bend your wrists to lower the dumbbells.
NOTE: Your forearms should be kept close to your thighs. Your grip should be firm throughout the entire exercise.
- Final position
Lower the dumbbells as low as possible, then raise them as high as possible.
NOTE: Complete one set, then immediately move on to the next exercise (wrist curls).
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