Cable Curl
This version of the biceps curl uses a cable instead of a barbell to work the muscles of the arms.
- Equipment
- Cable
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms, Shoulders
How to perform this exercise
- Attach a short bar to a cable pulley to the bottom of the weight stack.
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, your knees slightly bent and your abs drawn in.
- Grasp the bar with palms facing up, and hands fairly close together.
- Lower your arms fully to above your thighs and bending only your elbows, raise the bar to your upper chest.
- Pause for a moment and then return to the starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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