Wrist Roller
Wrist Roller is a strength and endurance - alternating wrist winding exercise involving Forearm flexors, Forearm extensors. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Forearm flexors, Forearm extensors
- Secondary muscles
- Finger flexors, Anterior deltoid, Trapezius
- Exercise type
- Strength and endurance - alternating wrist winding
Exercise technique
- Setup
Attach the weight to the roller with a sturdy cord and unwind it at the start.
- Grip
Hold the handle with palms down.
- Posture
Stand shoulder-width apart with torso upright.
- Arms
Extend arms forward at a comfortable height near horizontal.
- Wind
Alternate upward wrist turns to wind the cord onto the handle.
- Top
Slow down as the weight approaches the handle.
- Unwind
Alternate wrist turns in reverse to lower the weight slowly.
Key technique points
- Inspect the cord and knot beforehand.
- Keep the weight away from your feet.
- Maintain shoulder height.
- Use wrists alternately.
- Do not release the unwinding phase.
- Continue breathing.
Common mistakes
Letting the cord unwind freely
Do not drop the wound load through uncontrolled spinning.
Pumping elbows
Do not wind through forward-back arm movement.
Shrugging
Do not compensate for forearm fatigue by compressing the neck.
Excessive load
Do not use resistance that disrupts handle and wrist control.
Putting a foot beneath the load
Do not extend your foot under the hanging weight.
Rocking the torso
Do not generate winding rhythm through body sway.
Frequently asked questions
Wrist Roller: why is “Letting the cord unwind freely” a mistake?
Do not drop the wound load through uncontrolled spinning.
Wrist Roller: why is “Pumping elbows” a mistake?
Do not wind through forward-back arm movement.
Wrist Roller: why is “Shrugging” a mistake?
Do not compensate for forearm fatigue by compressing the neck.
Wrist Roller: why is “Excessive load” a mistake?
Do not use resistance that disrupts handle and wrist control.
Wrist Roller: why is “Putting a foot beneath the load” a mistake?
Do not extend your foot under the hanging weight.
Wrist Roller: why is “Rocking the torso” a mistake?
Do not generate winding rhythm through body sway.
What should I focus on when doing Wrist Roller?
Inspect the cord and knot beforehand. Keep the weight away from your feet. Maintain shoulder height. Use wrists alternately. Do not release the unwinding phase. Continue breathing.
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- Cable Wrist Curl
- Seated Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl
- Seated Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl
- Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Down Wrist Curl
- Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Palms-Up Wrist Curl
- Exercise Guide
Add this exercise to your program with your coach
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