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What It Is
Strengthens the top of your forearms to balance your grip muscles. It steadies your wrists for typing, tools and racket sports.
How to Do It
Sit on the end of a bench with your forearms on your thighs, palms down, wrists just past your knees. Lift the backs of your hands toward the ceiling as high as you can. Lower them slowly until your wrists bend down.
Skill Level
Beginner. One new pattern or machine to learn, with light loads and low risk.
Type
Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.
Engagement
Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.
