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GIF demonstration of Cable Wrist Curl

Cable Wrist Curl

An exercise for the Lower Arms - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partLower Arms Target muscleForearms EquipmentCable

Step by step

  1. Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. Rest your forearms on a bench or pad, with your wrists hanging off the edge.
  5. Keeping your forearms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upward as far as possible.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Forearms (primary)BicepsBrachialis

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