Reverse forearm curls with the cable and Theraband

Whether you're doing reverse forearm curls with the cable or the Theraband, you find yourself in a seated position on a weight bench. Keep your back straight with a slight forward tilt. Your gaze is forward, and your elbows are supported on the inner thigh. In the cable variation, grasp the long handle of the cable machine. If you're doing reverse forearm curls with the Theraband, stand on the band and grip the end with one hand in an overhand grip.

Movement execution

In the cable variation, your forearms are slightly directed downward, with the wrists tilted downward. Now, extend the wrists upward in an overhand grip until they point upward. It's crucial that this movement feels comfortable for your wrists. As you inhale, slowly return to the starting position. The movement is minimal and should originate exclusively from the wrists.

Using the Theraband, you'll train both sides consecutively. While one forearm points forward with the elbow supported, holding the end of the band in an overhand grip, the other arm can enhance stability. As you exhale, extend the wrist upward so that it points upward. Then, slowly lower the wrist. The lower and upper arms should remain stationary. The movement comes exclusively from the wrist.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional details about the involved muscle groups and common errors in performing the exercise Reverse Forearm Curls with cable and Theraband can be found on the website Reverse Forearm Curls / Wrist Extensions.

Alternative variants to reverse forearm curls with the cable and Theraband

To make your training more diverse, you can also try comparable exercises or other variations of the exercise Reverse Forearm Curls with cable and Theraband.