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Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl

Forearms Beginner Strength Dumbbell
Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Isolation
Instructions
  1. Sit on a flat bench with a dumbbell in your right hand.
  2. Place your feet flat on the floor, at a distance that is slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Lean forward and place your right forearm on top of your upper right thigh with your palm up. Tip: Make sure that the front of the wrist lies on top of your knees. This will be your starting position.
  4. Lower the dumbbell as far as possible as you keep a tight grip on the dumbbell. Inhale as you perform this movement.
  5. Now curl the dumbbell as high as possible as you contract the forearms and as you exhale. Keep the contraction for a second before you lower again. Tip: The only movement should happen at the wrist.
  6. Perform for the recommended amount of repetitions, switch arms and repeat the movement.
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl work?

Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl primarily targets the Forearms. This makes it an effective strength exercise for building forearms development.

What equipment do I need for the Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl?

You will need a dumbbell to perform the Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl. Make sure the equipment is set up properly and at the appropriate weight before starting.

Is the Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl is a beginner-friendly exercise. Focus on proper form before adding weight or intensity. It's a great movement to include early in your training.

Is the Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl a compound or isolation exercise?

The Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl is an isolation exercise that focuses on a single joint and muscle group. Isolation exercises are useful for targeting specific muscles, correcting imbalances, and adding focused volume. They are typically performed after compound movements in a workout.

How many sets and reps should I do for the Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl?

For strength, aim for 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with heavier weight. For muscle building (hypertrophy), try 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps at a moderate weight. For endurance, use lighter weight and perform 2-3 sets of 15-20 reps.

What are good alternatives to the Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl?

Good alternatives include the Bottoms-Up Clean From The Hang Position, Cable Wrist Curl, Dumbbell Lying Pronation. These exercises target similar muscle groups (Forearms) and can be substituted based on available equipment or training preference.

How to use Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl — How to, Muscles, Form

Best for: Building practical strength and adding focused work for Forearms. Use it when the movement fits your goal, equipment, and recovery.

Programming tip: Start with a load you can control for every rep. Add reps before adding weight, and keep the last rep clean enough that you could repeat the movement next week.

Common mistake: Chasing heavier weight before the setup, range of motion, and tempo are consistent. If the rep changes every set, the log stops telling the truth.

Track it: Log weight, reps, sets, and one short note about form or difficulty. Over time, those notes explain plateaus better than motivation quotes ever will.

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