The following exercises are appropriate for all fitness levels. Just make sure to follow the instructions about selecting the proper weight. Wrist Curls You’ll need a pair of dumbbells for this exercise. If you’re a beginner, start with 3 to 5 pound weights. If you can easily perform 15 reps of the exercise, increase the weight to 8 pounds. The final two reps should be difficult. To perform the exercise, sit on a bench or chair with a dumbbell in each hand. Press the tops of your forearms into your thighs, so that the dumbbells are hanging just beyond your knees. Using only your wrists, curl the dumbbells towards you. Perform 3 sets of 15 curls with 30 seconds to a minute of rest in between. Reverse Wrist Curls This exercise requires a pair of dumbbells. If you’re a beginner, start with 3 to 5 pound weights. If you can easily perform 15 reps of the exercise, increase the weight to 8 pounds. Continue increasing the weight until you find a dumbbell which makes the final two reps of the set difficult to complete. To perform the exercise, sit on a bench or chair with a dumbbell in each hand. Press the backs of your forearms into your thighs with your palms facing down, so that the dumbbells are hanging just beyond your knees. Keep your forearm stationary as you raise your wrist and palm towards your body. Lower back to starting position. Perform 3 sets of 10 reps. Wrist Rollers Attempt this exercise with an 8-pound weight to start. If you can easily complete 15 reps, increase the weight by 2 pounds until the final two reps become difficult. To perform the exercise, hold the dumbbell with both hands gripping the bar between the discs. Your palms should be facing your body. Stand with your feet hip-distance apart, elbows bent slightly. Curl your left wrist in and your right wrist out to roll the dumbbell inward. Repeat 10 times. Then, reverse the direction and curl your right wrist in and your left wrist out to roll the dumbbell outward. Do 2 sets of 10 reps in each direction. Radial/Ulnar Deviation Attempt this exercise with an 3 to 5-pound weight to start. If you can easily complete 15 reps, increase the weight by 2 or 3 pounds until the final two reps become difficult. To perform the exercise, stand tall and extend your right arm out from your shoulder with the dumbbell in your hand. Keep your left hand on your right thigh for balance. Without moving your elbow, flex your wrist upward, toward your body and hold for 1 second. Slowly lower your wrist to the starting position. Repeat 10 times. Resistance Band Flex Sit on a bench or chair gripping a resistance band in your right hand. Loop the other end over your right foot and press your foot into the floor. Set your right elbow on your right thigh with your palm facing up. Lower your fist toward the floor and hold for 1 second. Flex your wrist towards your body. Repeat 10 times, then switch sides. Perform 3 sets.
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