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Single-Arm 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 single handle to a low pulley and hold it with an overhand grip. Keeping your wrist straight and upper arm near your side, curl the handle upward. Lower under control and repeat on the other arm.

Form cues

  • Keep your palm down.
  • Do not bend your wrist to lift the weight.

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.