Cable Wrist Curl

Expert Advice

Keep your forearms stationary on the bench or your knees to isolate the wrist movement.

How-to-do Steps

Attach a straight bar to a low pulley and sit on a bench or chair.
Grasp the bar with an underhand grip and rest your forearms on your thighs or a flat surface.
Curl your wrists up as far as possible without moving your forearms.
Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.

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Muscles Worked

Cable 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 Wrist Curl work?

Cable 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 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 Wrist Curl suitable for beginners?

Cable 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.