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Wrist Rollerer
A wrist roller drill winding a hanging weight up and down a rope, hammering both forearm flexors and extensors with continuous time under tension.
ArmsOtherWrist flexion and extension
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Primary
Forearm flexors
Secondary
Forearm extensorsGrip musclesAnterior deltoids
Equipment
Other
Pattern
Wrist flexion and extension
Setup
- 01Attach a light plate to the wrist roller cord and check it winds freely.
- 02Stand tall and hold the roller with both hands at shoulder height, arms extended.
- 03Use an overhand grip on both handles.
- 04Start with the cord fully unwound and the weight near the floor.
Execution
- 01Roll the handle hand over hand to wind the cord and raise the weight.
- 02Keep winding until the plate reaches the roller.
- 03Reverse the motion and unwind the weight down with full control.
- 04Alternate winding directions across sets to hit flexors and extensors.
Checkpoints
- -Arms stay extended at shoulder height throughout.
- -The weight rises smoothly with no jerking or body swing.
- -The lowering phase is actively controlled, never dropped.
- -Each hand takes full turns rather than tiny partial rolls.
Common mistakes
- -Dropping the arms as the forearms fatigue.
- -Letting the cord unspool in a free fall on the way down.
- -Starting with too much plate weight for full range turns.
- -Leaning back and swinging the body to help the roll.
Programming notes
- -Do 2 to 4 full up-and-down trips per session with a light plate.
- -Program at the end of arm or pull days; grip will be smoked afterward.
- -Progress by adding small plates or extra trips, not by cutting range.
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