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Cable Reverse Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Forearms · Brachioradialis
Medium load
Brachialis
Low load
Biceps

Not shown on the map: Brachialis

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Attach a straight bar to a low pulley and hold it with an overhand grip. With your wrists straight and upper arms near your sides, curl the bar toward your chest. Lower it under control without swinging.

Form cues

  • Keep your palms down.
  • Keep your upper arms near your sides.

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.