Cable Reverse Curl
Strengthen forearms & biceps with Cable Reverse Curls! Improve grip & build muscle with controlled, effective movements.
The Cable Reverse Curl mainly works the forearms and biceps. You'll need: straight bar attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Reverse Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis); Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Inner Forearm (wrist flexors); Side Biceps (brachialis)
Cable Reverse Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Reverse Curl
Set up the cable machine by attaching a straight bar to a low pulley and select the desired weight.
Stand facing the machine with feet shoulder-width apart for stability.
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at about shoulder-width apart.
Keep your elbows close to your torso and maintain a slight bend in your knees to prevent lower back strain.
Without moving your upper arms, exhale and curl the bar up towards your shoulders by contracting the biceps and forearm muscles.
Hold the contraction briefly at the top of the movement.
Inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms and feeling a stretch in the muscles worked.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining proper form throughout the exercise to avoid using momentum.
Be sure to perform the exercise in a controlled manner, focusing on the muscle contraction and release, and avoid swinging the weight or using other body parts to lift the weight. Adjust the weight as necessary so that the last few repetitions are challenging but still allow you to maintain good form.
Cable Reverse Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Reverse Curl work?
The Cable Reverse Curl mainly works the forearms and biceps. The main muscles are the brachioradialis and biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Reverse Curl?
Straight bar attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Reverse Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Reverse Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Reverse Curl, Cable Forearm Pronation, Cable Single-Arm Reverse Curl and Cable Standing Reverse Curl.
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