Cable Wrist Curl

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Use the cable to strengthen your forearms

How to Cable Wrist Curl

Starting Position

Grab the cable bar and fix your elbows on your thighs.

Proper Form

1. Bend your wrist and lift the bar.

2. Slowly lower it down.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you go up, and inhale when you go down.

Precautions

Use only your wrist so that your entire arm does not move.

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How to Cable Wrist Curl

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

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About

How to Cable Wrist Curl

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

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