Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl
Learn how to do the Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl with proper form, setup, and execution.
This dumbbell movement primarily targets forearms, including wrist extensors, wrist flexors.
How to Perform Seated Palms Up Wrist Curl
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Grab a dumbbell and sit on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
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Rest your forearm on your thigh with your wrist hanging just past your knee and your palm facing up.
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Engage your abs and take a breath.
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Curl your wrist upward by flexing it, squeezing your forearm at the top and exhale.
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Slowly lower back to the starting position and breathe in.
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Once finished training one side, do the same number of reps with your other arm.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.