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Dumbbell Lying Pronation vs Wrist Circles

Dumbbell Lying Pronation - starting position
Dumbbell Lying Pronation - ending position
Dumbbell Lying Pronation
intermediate·Dumbbell·isolation
Wrist Circles - starting position
Wrist Circles - ending position
Wrist Circles
beginner·Bodyweight·isolation

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Dumbbell Lying Pronation
VS
Wrist Circles
intermediate
Level
beginner
Dumbbell
Equipment
Bodyweight
isolation
Mechanic
isolation
pull
Force
pull
Strength
Category
Stretching
forearms
Primary
forearms
None
Secondary
None

Muscle Analysis

Shared

forearms

Instructions

Dumbbell Lying Pronation

1

Lie on a flat bench face down with one arm holding a dumbbell and the other hand on top of the bench folded so that you can rest your head on it.

2

Bend the elbows of the arm holding the dumbbell so that it creates a 90-degree angle between the upper arm and the forearm.

3

Now raise the upper arm so that the forearm is perpendicular to the floor and the upper arm is perpendicular to your torso. Tip: The upper arm should be parallel to the floor and also creating a 90-degree angle with your torso. This will be your starting position.

4

As you breathe out, externally rotate your forearm so that the dumbbell is lifted forward as you maintain the 90 degree angle bend between the upper arms and the forearm. You will continue this external rotation until the forearm is parallel to the floor. At this point you will hold the contraction for a second.

5

As you breathe in, slowly go back to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Wrist Circles

1

Start by standing straight with your feet being shoulder width apart from each other. Elevate your arms to the side of you until they are fully extended and parallel to the floor at a height that is evenly aligned with your shoulders. Tip: Your torso and arms should form the letter "T: Your palms should be facing down. This is the starting position.

2

Keeping your entire body stationary except for the wrists, begin to rotate both wrists forward in a circular motion. Tip: Pretend that you are trying to draw circles by using your hands as the brush. Breathe normally as you perform this exercise.

3

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Verdict

Both exercises target the forearms. Dumbbell Lying Pronation is a intermediate exercise using dumbbell, while Wrist Circles is beginner and uses bodyweight. Choose Wrist Circles if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Dumbbell Lying Pronation for a greater challenge.

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