Exercise technique

cable reverse wrist curl

The cable reverse wrist curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms, specifically the wrist extensors. It is performed using a cable machine and focuses on strengthening the muscles responsible for wrist extension.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a cable to a low pulley and sit on a bench facing the cable machine.
  2. Grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, with your wrists hanging off the edge.
  4. Keeping your forearms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upward as far as possible.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower your wrists back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms, Wrists.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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