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How to do Cable Reverse Curl

The cable reverse curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps and forearms using a cable machine. It emphasizes the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles due to the reverse grip.

Cable Reverse Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Cable Reverse Curl, 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 and your knees slightly bent.
  3. Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. Exhale and curl the bar up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
  7. Inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Cable Reverse Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Variations

Cable Reverse Curl is a variation of Cable Curl.

Track Cable Reverse Curl in SPLYT

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