Cable Wrist Curl

Builds the forearms and grip strength. That helps with pulling, lifting and everyday carrying.

Muscle group

Forearm

Equipment

Cable

Exercise type

Isolation

Technique

Basic technique

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Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles

Primary muscle

Forearm

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps

01
Attach a short handle to the low cable and select an appropriate weight.
02
Sit down and brace your forearm firmly on your thigh so that your wrist extends below the handle and your palm faces up.
03
Grip the handle lightly and brace your core; keep your elbow stationary throughout the movement.
04
Curl your wrist to raise the handle toward your elbow, squeeze briefly at the top, and lower under control into a full stretch.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide

What it works

Builds the forearms and grip strength. That helps with pulling, lifting and everyday carrying.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in the front of your forearm and wrist flexors, not in your shoulder or lower back.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is swinging your body or moving your elbow. Keep your forearm supported and control the movement.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Cable Wrist Curl is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.