A standing forearm exercise utilizing a cable machine for resistance.
- +Provides steady forearm tension
- +Easy to adjust resistance
- –Can irritate wrists when overloaded
- –Limited range of motion
This exercise targets:
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Forearms
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Set a low pulley with a straight bar or EZ bar
- Stand facing the machine, step back slightly, feet hip-width
- Grip underhand (palms up), hands shoulder-width, wrists straight to start
- Hinge a bit and pin elbows to sides or lightly rest forearms on thighs
- Curl only your wrists up toward your forearms; squeeze at the top
- Lower slowly to a full stretch without letting the weight yank you
- Breathe out up, in down; keep shoulders relaxed and don’t swing
