Cable Wrist Curl

Develop grip strength and forearm control with this simple wrist-focused cable exercise.

The Cable Wrist Curl is a great exercise to track in the FitnessTracker app for users looking to improve forearm strength and grip capacity. It’s simple but effective when done with strict form.

Instructions

  1. Set up a flat bench facing a low pulley with a straight bar attached.
  2. Sit on the bench and rest your forearms on your thighs with wrists hanging slightly past your knees.
  3. Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, shoulder-width apart.
  4. Flex your wrists upward to lift the weight, contracting your forearms at the top.
  5. Lower slowly back to the starting position, keeping your forearms still.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.