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.