Breathing
Exhale as the target muscle shortens against resistance and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily throughout the set.
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The Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl primarily works the forearms. It is a strength movement performed with cable.

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Movement instructions
Put a bench in front of a low pulley machine that has a barbell or EZ Curl attachment on it.
Move the bench far enough away so that when you bring the handle to the top of your thighs tension is created on the cable due to the weight stack being moved up.
Now hold the handle with both hands, palms up, using a shoulder-width grip.
Step back and sit on the bench with your feet about shoulder width apart, firmly on the floor.
Lean forward and place the forearms on your thighs with the back of your wrists over your knees. This will be your starting position.
Lower the bar as far as possible, while inhaling and keeping a tight grip.
Now curl the bar up as high as possible while contracting the forearms. Tip: Only the wrist should move; not the forearms.
After a second contraction at the top go back to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Technique guidance
Exhale as the target muscle shortens against resistance and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily throughout the set.
General guidance based on the exercise and equipment. It is not personal coaching or medical advice.
Your progress
Keep the same cable setup, range of motion and recording method when comparing Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl sessions.
Weight, repetitions and completed sets.
Example: 3 sets of 8 reps at 30 kg. Next time, record the actual result, even if it is the same.
Look for more repetitions at the same weight, or a heavier weight for comparable repetitions. Total weight lifted also changes when you add sets, so it is not a strength score.
Read the tracking guideThe examples show how to keep a record. They are not workout targets or a personalised training plan.
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Muscle guide
Forearms is the primary muscle group. The lighter highlights show the supporting muscles involved in the movement.
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