Dumbbell Radial Deviation

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Flexor Carpi Radialis
• Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
• Abductor Pollicis Longus
• Extensor Pollicis Brevis

Helps

• Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Holds

• Brachioradialis

Equipment

• Dumbbells

Technique

1. Stand or sit holding a light dumbbell by one end in a neutral grip, with the other end pointing forward and the forearm resting on the thigh.
2. Let the front end of the dumbbell lower slightly toward the floor.
3. Raise the front end of the dumbbell up by tilting the wrist toward the thumb side.
4. Lower back slowly to the start.

Cues

• Use a very light weight and a long lever.
• Keep the forearm still.

Common mistakes

• Using a dumbbell that is too heavy for the small wrist muscles.
• Moving the elbow.
• Jerking at the bottom.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Ulnar Deviation
• Dumbbell Wrist Curl