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Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl

How to do the Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Forearms

Secondary

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Equipment

Cable

Step by step

How to do the Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl

  1. 1

    Put a bench in front of a low pulley machine that has a barbell or EZ Curl attachment on it.

  2. 2

    Move the bench far enough away so that when you bring the handle to the top of your thighs tension is created on the cable due to the weight stack being moved up.

  3. 3

    Now hold the handle with both hands, palms up, using a shoulder-width grip.

  4. 4

    Step back and sit on the bench with your feet about shoulder width apart, firmly on the floor.

  5. 5

    Lean forward and place the forearms on your thighs with the back of your wrists over your knees. This will be your starting position.

  6. 6

    Lower the bar as far as possible, while inhaling and keeping a tight grip.

  7. 7

    Now curl the bar up as high as possible while contracting the forearms. Tip: Only the wrist should move; not the forearms.

  8. 8

    After a second contraction at the top go back to the starting position as you inhale.

  9. 9

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl: common questions

What muscles does the Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl work?

The Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl primarily works the Forearms.

Is the Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley 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 Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl?

To do the Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl you'll need a cable machine.

Is the Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl a compound or isolation exercise?

The Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley 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 Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl with correct form?

Put a bench in front of a low pulley machine that has a barbell or EZ Curl attachment on it. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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