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Forearms

Dumbbell Wrist Pronation-Supination

Primary muscle
Forearms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Carry & conditioning
Role in a program
Accessory

How to do it

Rest your forearm on a bench holding a dumbbell loaded on one end only. Rotate your wrist to turn the weighted end from palm-up to palm-down slowly, controlling the rotation in both directions.

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Similar & swap-friendly exercises

Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the forearms — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.

No-equipment alternatives

Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the forearms: