BeginnerDynamicWrist Flexors
Cable Wrist Curls — 45°
Cable wrist curls at a 45° angle move the wrist through the same tilted position your hand is actually in mid-match, rather than the flat, forearm-on-a-bench angle most wrist curl variations use.
Muscles Worked
Wrist flexors, forearm
Equipment
Cable machine
How to Do It
- 1Set the cable at a 45° angle
- 2Curl the wrist up against the cable
- 3Lower with control
Sets & Reps
3-4 sets · 10-15 reps
Coaching Tips
- •45° mimics a common mid-match hand position
- •Use full range of motion for maximum development
Common Mistakes
- ✕Setting the cable at a flat angle out of habit instead of the 45° position that gives this variation its purpose
- ✕Using so much weight that the wrist can't hold the 45° angle steady through the rep
Related Techniques
Consult a qualified coach or medical professional before starting a new training program, especially if you have an existing wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury.
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