IntermediateDynamicPressure
Wrist Curls with Side Pressure
Blending a wrist curl with a lateral pressing motion trains cupping and side-pressure strength together in one drill — closer to how these two elements actually combine in a real match than training either in isolation.
Muscles Worked
Wrist flexors, biceps
Equipment
DumbbellArm-wrestling table
How to Do It
- 1Hold a dumbbell with forearm on the table
- 2Curl the wrist while pressing slightly sideways
- 3Lower with control
Sets & Reps
3-4 sets · 10-12 reps
Coaching Tips
- •This blends cupping and side pressure into one rep
- •Control the negative (lowering) portion slowly
Common Mistakes
- ✕Doing the wrist curl and the side pressure as two separate, disconnected motions instead of blending them into one continuous drill
- ✕Reducing the weight so much to manage the combined movement that neither component gets real training stimulus
Related Techniques
Consult a qualified coach or medical professional before starting a new training program, especially if you have an existing wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury.
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