Instructions
Preparation
- Sit next to elevated surface, approximately arm pit height. With hand of upper arm, grasp unilaterally loaded dumbbell; pinkie positioned near weighted side. Bend elbow approximately 90-degrees and place upperarm on elevated surface. Position thumb upward (supinated).
Execution
- Rotate dumbbell so thumb turns downward (pronation). Return and repeat.
Comments
- If a unilaterally loaded dumbbell, or "half dumbbell" is not available, grasp a conventional dumbbell to one side of handle with thumb against inside surface.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Push |
Muscles
- None
- No significant stabilizers