Cable standing back wrist curl
The cable standing back wrist curl is an isolation exercise targeting the forearms. It involves using a cable machine to perform wrist curls with the palms facing down, which emphasizes the extensor muscles of the forearm.
At a glance
- Area
- Lower arms
- Main muscle
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging.
- Focus on squeezing the forearm muscles at the top of the movement.
What to watch out for
- Wrist injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Severe arthritis
Also known as
Curl dei polsi in piedi con cavo, standing reverse wrist curl, standing cable wrist curl, forearm exercises, wrist curls, cable wrist curls, reverse wrist curls