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Single-Arm Cable Wrist Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Forearms · Flexors

Primary muscles

How to do it

Attach a single handle to a low pulley. Hold it palm up and rest that forearm on your thigh with your wrist beyond your knee. Curl the handle upward through your wrist, then lower it under control. Repeat on the other side.

Form cues

  • Keep your forearm on your thigh.
  • Lower slowly.

Safety

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

ElbowWrist

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.