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Cable Wrist Curl

Main muscle
Forearms
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Cable

How to do it

  1. 1Set the pulley low and attach a straight bar.
  2. 2Kneel or sit facing the machine and rest your forearms on your thighs.
  3. 3Hold the bar with palms up and wrists hanging just past your knees.
  4. 4Curl your wrists up, lifting the bar using only your fingers and wrists.
  5. 5Lower back down slowly, letting the bar roll into your fingers.

Coaching cues

  • Forearms stay still
  • Small range
  • Slow and controlled
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