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    Cable Wrist Curl Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Wrist Flexors
    Equipment
    Cable
    Body Part
    Forearms
    Primary Muscle
    Wrist Flexors
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    beginner
    Estimated Calories
    3.5
    Alternate Names
    Cable Wrist Flexion

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Cable Wrist Curl

    1. Attach a handle to the low pulley of the cable machine.
    2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
    3. Grip the handle with an underhand grip (palms up) and step back slightly.
    4. Place your elbow on your knee or use your thigh for support.
    5. Curl the handle upwards while keeping your wrist straight.
    6. Squeeze at the top and slowly lower back to the starting position.

    Common Mistakes

    • Using too much weight which can compromise form.
    • Not controlling the movement on the way down.

    Modifications

    • Perform the exercise with a lighter weight or resistance.
    • Use a neutral grip to reduce strain on the wrists.

    Tips

    • Keep your elbows close to your body during the movement.
    • Use a light weight to avoid strain and focus on proper form.

    Cable Wrist Curl Alternatives

    Cable Standing Back Wrist Curl

    Cable Standing Back Wrist Curl

    Body Part: Forearms

    Cable Upright Row

    Cable Upright Row

    Body Part: Shoulders

    Cable Reverse Curl

    Cable Reverse Curl

    Body Part: Forearms

    Cable Reverse Preacher Curl

    Cable Reverse Preacher Curl

    Body Part: Forearms

    Negative Crunch

    Negative Crunch

    Body Part: Waist

    Tags

    forearms
    strength
    wrist exercise
    cable
    flexors
    beginner

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