# Cable Reverse Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/cable-reverse-curl

Also known as: Reverse-Grip Cable Curl, Overhand Cable Curl, Pronated Cable 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](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-cable-reverse-curl)

## Alternatives

- [Reverse Barbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/barbell-reverse-curl)
- [Hammer Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/hammer-curl)