Cable Curl

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Quick answer

Cable Curl is a beginner isolation cable exercise that mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Cable Curl

  1. 1

    Set the weight on one side of the cable machine. Adjust the position of the pulley so that it is at the lowest point. Make sure you are using a straight bar or EZ attachment and hold your hands with an underhand grip (Palms facing up) about shoulder width apart. Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart. This is your starting position.

  2. 2

    Only moving your forearms, curl the bar up, making sure every other part of your body is stationary.

  3. 3

    Squeeze your biceps at the top before slowly returning to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Slightly bend your arms at the bottom of the movement to keep tension in your biceps throughout. Prevent your arms from losing tension when you return to the starting position. You shouldn't let your arms 'hang' at the bottom.
  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
  • Keep your body vertically straight and avoid leaning.
  • Avoid using your legs to assist you.

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