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Explore/Forearms

Dumbbell Rotations

Also called Pronation and supination

DumbbellIsolationEasy to learnOne side at a time
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Primary

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Forearms

You need

Dumbbells

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How to do it3 steps
  1. 1Hold a dumbbell by one end, forearm on your thigh
  2. 2Rotate palm up, then palm down, slowly
  3. 3Hold it closer to the head to make it easier

Most common mistake

Moving the elbow instead of the wrist.

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Research
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Why research scores it 59
Transfer · 45%2/5
Injury protection · 30%4/5
Practicality · 25%5/5

Forearm strength that helps the elbow cope with thousands of swings.

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