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Dumbbell Finger Curls exercise animation

Dumbbell Finger Curls

Category
Lower Arms
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Forearms

Finger curls isolate grip strength almost as narrowly as an exercise can, rolling the dumbbell down into the fingertips before curling it back into the palm. That fingertip extension is what separates this from a standard wrist curl, targeting the finger flexors specifically rather than the whole forearm. It's a low-load, high-rep accessory that pays off for anyone whose grip gives out before their target muscle does on pulling exercises.

How to Do the Dumbbell Finger Curls

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in one hand with an underhand grip, resting your forearm on your thigh, palm facing up.
  3. Allow the dumbbell to roll down to your fingertips, then curl it back up by flexing your fingers.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other hand.

Muscles Worked

The Dumbbell Finger Curls primarily targets the Forearms, with Wrist Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Wrist Extensors.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have dumbbell? These target the same forearms with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Finger Curls work?
The Dumbbell Finger Curls primarily targets the forearms, with the wrist flexors and wrist extensors assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Finger Curls?
The Dumbbell Finger Curls is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Finger Curls?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Modified Push Up To Lower Arms targets the same forearms using body weight instead.