Reverse Cable Curl
Elbow curl with an overhand grip for forearms and brachioradialis. The overhand grip keeps your palms facing down.
- Primary muscleForearms
- Also worksBiceps
- EquipmentCable machine
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Forearms
- Biceps
- Cable machine
How to do the Reverse Cable Curl
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Adjust the cable and take the indicated grip; stand steady facing the direction of the cable.
- Bend your elbows with your palms facing down and your wrists firm.
- Lower with control without swinging your torso.
- Keep the reverse grip and avoid bending your wrists as you move the weight.
Muscles worked
Common Reverse Cable Curl mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Reverse Cable Curl, and how to fix it.
Your wrists bend down under the cable's tension.
Grip the cable bar with your palms down and your knuckles in line with your forearms.
Your body leans back at the top of the lift.
Stand tall one step from the machine and keep your trunk still as you lift.
You use a rope and your palms end up facing each other.
Use a straight bar or an EZ bar to keep the overhand grip. With a rope it becomes a hammer curl.
Alternatives to the Reverse Cable Curl
They work the forearms with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Reverse Cable Curl work?
The Reverse Cable Curl works mainly the forearms. It also works the biceps.