Cable Wrist Curl
How to do the Cable Wrist Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Forearms
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Cable
How to do the Cable Wrist Curl
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Start out by placing a flat bench in front of a low pulley cable that has a straight bar attachment.
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Use your arms to grab the cable bar with a narrow to shoulder width supinated grip (palms up) and bring them up so that your forearms are resting against the top of your thighs. Your wrists should be hanging just beyond your knees.
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Start out by curling your wrist upwards and exhaling. Keep the contraction for a second.
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Slowly lower your wrists back down to the starting position while inhaling.
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Your forearms should be stationary as your wrist is the only movement needed to perform this exercise.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Cable Wrist Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Cable Wrist Curl work?
The Cable Wrist Curl primarily works the Forearms.
Is the Cable Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Wrist Curl is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Wrist Curl?
To do the Cable Wrist Curl you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Cable Wrist Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable Wrist Curl is an isolation exercise, it targets the forearms through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Cable Wrist Curl with correct form?
Start out by placing a flat bench in front of a low pulley cable that has a straight bar attachment. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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