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Cable Standing Wrist Roll

Expert Advice

Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise to keep the focus on your forearms.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine, grab the bar with an overhand grip, and step back slightly.
  3. With arms extended and a slight bend in the elbows, roll your wrists towards your body.
  4. Slowly reverse the motion, rolling your wrists away from your body.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles Worked

Cable Standing Wrist Roll primarily targets the Forearms, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.

Primary
Forearms
Forearms100%
Equipment
Cable
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
100%Forearms

Sets & Reps Guidance

Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Cable Standing Wrist Roll work?
Cable Standing Wrist Roll 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 Roll?
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 Roll suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing Wrist Roll 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.