Cable Standing Back Wrist Curl

Expert Advice

Ensure that your wrists are the only moving part of your body to keep the focus on the forearms.

How-to-do Steps

Stand with your back to the cable machine, the pulley set at the lowest position.
Grab the bar attachment with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Keep your arms extended and curl your wrists upward.
Slowly return to the starting position with control.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Cable Standing Back 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 Standing Back Wrist Curl work?

Cable Standing Back 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 Standing Back 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 Standing Back Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Cable Standing Back 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.