Cable Standing Wrist Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Wrist Flexors
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Forearms
- Primary Muscle
- Wrist Flexors
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable Wrist Flexion
How to: Cable Standing Wrist Curl
- Stand facing the cable machine and adjust the pulley to the lowest position.
- Grasp the handle with one hand, palm facing up.
- Keep your elbow fixed at your side and curl the handle upward towards your forearm.
- Squeeze at the top of the movement and slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the wrists to drop too low.
- Moving the elbows away from the sides of the body.
- Rushing the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to reduce strain on the wrists.
- Perform the exercise seated to minimize strain on the arms.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body while performing the curl.
- Avoid using momentum; control the weight throughout the movement.
- Make sure to fully extend your wrists to engage all muscle fibers.
Cable Standing Wrist Curl Alternatives
Tags
forearms
strength
wrist
cable
flexors
beginner