Cable Standing Wrist Curl
Expert Advice
Ensure that you're using a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form, without using your body to swing the weight.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand facing the cable machine with the pulley set to the lowest position.
- Attach a straight bar to the cable and grasp it with an underhand grip.
- Keep your elbows close to your body and your forearms parallel to the floor.
- Curl your wrists up, bringing the bar towards your forearms.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Standing 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 Wrist Curl work?
Cable Standing 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 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 Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing 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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