Instructions
Preparation
- Sit next to elevated surface, approximately arm pit height. With hand of arm next to elevated surface, grasp unilaterally loaded dumbbell; thumb next to side with weight. Bend elbow approximately 90-degrees and place upperarm on elevated surface. Position thumb downward (pronated).
Execution
- Rotate dumbbell so thumb turns upward (supination). 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 pinkie against inside surface.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Pull |
Muscles
- Supinator