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How to do Cable Reverse Wrist Curl

The cable reverse wrist curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist extensors. It is performed using a cable machine and focuses on strengthening the muscles responsible for wrist extension.

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

How to do Cable Reverse Wrist Curl, step by step

  1. Attach a cable to a low pulley and sit on a bench facing the cable machine.
  2. Grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, with your wrists hanging off the edge.
  4. Keeping your forearms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upward as far as possible.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower your wrists back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Cable Reverse Wrist Curl in SPLYT

Cable Reverse Wrist Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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