Cable Reverse Wrist Curl
Expert Advice
Keep your elbows stationary and wrists straight to isolate the forearm muscles effectively.
How-to-do Steps
- Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine and select the desired weight.
- Stand facing the machine and grasp the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and bend them to 90 degrees, so your forearms are parallel to the floor.
- Without moving your arms, curl the bar towards your body by extending your wrists.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Reverse Wrist Curl primarily targets the Forearms, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Forearms100%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Reverse Wrist Curl work?
Cable Reverse Wrist Curl primarily targets the Forearms. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Reverse Wrist Curl?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Reverse Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?
Cable Reverse Wrist Curl is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
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