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Cable Forearm Curls

An isolation exercise that targets the forearm muscles through controlled wrist flexion and extension using cable resistance, building grip strength and forearm development.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Sit at a cable machine with the pulley set at a low position. Grasp the handle with your palm facing up for wrist curls or down for reverse curls. Curl your wrist up and down in a controlled motion, keeping your forearm stationary.

Starting Position

Sit at the cable machine with the pulley at a low position, forearm supported and wrist ready to perform curls.

Finishing Position

Complete the wrist curl motion, maintaining proper form and control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep forearm stationary, curl with wrist only, control the movement, feel the contraction

Common Mistakes

Moving forearm, using momentum, incomplete range of motion, poor grip

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add tempo changes, try different grips, or perform variations.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, focus on form, reduce range of motion, or use dumbbells.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid wrist strain. Stop if you experience pain in wrists, forearms, or elbows. Keep your forearm supported throughout the movement.