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Beginners to Exercise
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Wrist curls

amyksmith76
amyksmith76
Posts: 601
Joined: 2005/07/26
United States
2007/08/02, 09:23 AM
Hi. I started adding wrist curls to my arm workouts today. However, I think I'm doing something wrong, hope someone can help me. I stradled a regular bench and put my forearm (palm up) on the bench between my legs in front of me. My hand was OFF the bench completely (my wrist up was on the bench). I used my other hand to stabalize my exercising arm. I only used 10 lb weights because I havent done it before, but think I could do more. However, my hand was bobbing around like I had no control over it. Am I supposed to have my hand on the bench as well rather than "hanging" off the edge? It doesn't seem like I would have much range of motion that way, but I'm doing something wrong! Thanks!
amyksmith76
amyksmith76
Posts: 601
Joined: 2005/07/26
United States
2007/08/02, 11:29 AM
Well, I've done some research (go figure!). I was gripping the dumbell with my thumb around it like I would for regular curls. It sounds as though I need to keep my thumb on the same side as my fingers? I just "curled" my waterbottle at work on my lap this way and it did seem to stop the hand bobbing and worked my arms MUCH more. So, I think I answered my own question. If anyone has any other suggestions, let me know! Thanks.