Target Muscle

    Forearms

    Equipment

    Cable

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Cable Wrist Curl

    The cable wrist curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearm muscles, particularly the wrist flexors. It is performed using a cable machine and a straight bar, focusing on curling the wrists upward while keeping the forearms stationary.

    Also Works

    BicepsBrachialis

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.

    2. 2

      Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

    3. 3

      Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.

    4. 4

      Rest your forearms on a bench or pad, with your wrists hanging off the edge.

    5. 5

      Keeping your forearms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upward as far as possible.

    6. 6

      Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.

    7. 7

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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