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Behind-the-Back Cable Wrist Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Forearms · Flexors

Primary muscles

How to do it

Face away from a low pulley and hold a straight bar behind your hips with your palms facing backward. Keep your arms still and shoulders comfortable. Let your wrists extend slightly, then curl the bar upward through your wrists and lower slowly.

Form cues

  • Keep your arms still.
  • Use a small, controlled wrist motion.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWrist

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.