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Cable Reverse Curl

The cable reverse curl provides constant tension on the forearm extensors and brachioradialis throughout the entire range of motion. Use a straight bar attachment with an overhand grip and curl toward your shoulders.

How to Perform

1

Attach a straight bar to a low cable and grip it with an overhand (pronated) grip.

2

Stand upright with elbows pinned at your sides.

3

Curl the bar toward your shoulders, keeping the overhand grip throughout.

4

Lower with a controlled 2-3 second tempo.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Flipping to an underhand grip, which shifts the exercise to a standard curl.

Swinging the body or using the shoulders to cheat the weight up.

Not keeping the elbows fixed at the sides.

Muscle Activation

Forearms70%
Biceps40%

Variations

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