Cable Reverse Curl

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Brachialis
• Brachioradialis

Helps

• Biceps
• Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
• Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis

Holds

• Extensor Digitorum
• Extensor Carpi Ulnaris

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Attach a straight bar to the low pulley and stand facing the station.
2. Hold the bar with an overhand grip at shoulder width, arms straight.
3. Curl the bar up with the knuckles leading, elbows at your sides.
4. Lower slowly to straight arms.

Cues

• Keep the wrists in line with the forearms.
• Choose a weight you can lift without leaning.

Common mistakes

• Wrists bending back under the load.
• Elbows drifting forward.

Variations

• Single-Arm Cable Reverse Curl

Alternatives

• Reverse Barbell Curl
• Hammer Curl