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Wrist Roller

Learn how to perform Wrist Roller, a Arms exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Hold the wrist-roller bar straight out in front of you at shoulder height with both hands. Keep your arms fully extended so the rope and plate hang below the bar.

STEP 2

Start phase

Alternately rotate your wrists forward to wind the rope onto the bar. While one hand winds, keep the other hand firm so the bar stays steady.

STEP 3

End phase

When the plate reaches the top, rotate your wrists the other way to slowly unwind the rope. Control the descent with your forearms to keep tension throughout.

STEP 4

Target muscles

Your inner forearms work as you wind, then your outer forearms work as you unwind. If you do not feel your forearms working, use a larger wrist rotation.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Dropping your arms or bending your elbows shifts the work from your forearms to your shoulders and biceps. If you cannot keep your arms extended, reduce the plate weight.

STEP 6

Breathing

Because the movement is continuous, it is easy to hold your breath, so keep breathing naturally. Holding your breath can increase shoulder tension, so breathe without pauses.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Your forearms can fatigue quickly even with a light plate. Count winding and unwinding as 1 set to develop both sides of your forearms evenly.

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