Cable Wrist Curl
The cable wrist curl provides constant tension throughout the entire range of motion, unlike the dead spot at the top of barbell wrist curls. Sit facing a low cable and curl the bar using only wrist flexion.
How to Perform
Sit facing a low cable with a straight bar attachment, forearms resting on your thighs.
Grip the bar with an underhand grip, wrists hanging past your knees.
Curl the bar upward by flexing only your wrists — your forearms stay planted on your thighs.
Squeeze the forearm flexors at the top, then lower slowly to full wrist extension.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Lifting the forearms off the thighs, which turns it into a curl rather than a wrist curl.
Moving too fast and not taking advantage of the constant cable tension on the eccentric.
Using too much weight and compensating with elbow flexion.
Muscle Activation
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