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cable reverse wrist curl

cable reverse wrist curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Attach a cable to a low pulley and sit on a bench facing the cable machine.

Step 2. Grasp the cable handle with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

Step 3. Rest your forearms on your thighs, with your wrists hanging off the edge.

Step 4. Keeping your forearms stationary, exhale and curl your wrists upward as far as possible.

Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower your wrists back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

forearms

Secondary muscles

forearmswrists

Primary body parts

forearm

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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