Cable Standing Wrist Curl demonstration

Cable Standing Wrist Curl

Learn how to do the Cable Standing Wrist Curl with proper form, setup, and execution.

This cable movement primarily targets forearms.

How to Perform Cable Standing Wrist Curl

  1. 1

    Attach a straight bar to the low pulley of a cable machine and grab it with an underhand grip.

  2. 2

    Stand tall facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms straight down by your sides.

  3. 3

    Bring your shoulders back, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Curl your wrists upward by flexing them, squeezing your forearms at the top and exhale. Keep your forearms and upper arms stationary.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions