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Extensor Pollicis Brevis

Anatomy, function and the kettlebell exercises that train the extensor pollicis brevis.

Body region
Forearm (posterior)
Muscle group
Thumb Extensors

What the extensor pollicis brevis does

Extends thumb at MCP joint.

Kettlebell exercises that train the extensor pollicis brevis

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