Overhead Cable Curl

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Quick answer

Overhead Cable Curl is an intermediate 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 Overhead Cable Curl

  1. 1

    Set the same weight on each side of the cable machine. Adjust the position of each pulley so that they are at a position higher than your shoulders. Make sure you are using a handle attachment on each side.

  2. 2

    Stand in the middle of the cable machine holding the cable handles with an underhand grip and palms facing towards your head. Make sure your elbows are at the same height as your shoulders and keep them fixed in space as you perform the exercise. This is your starting position.

  3. 3

    Simultaneously pull the cable in with both arms contracting the biceps muscle.

  4. 4

    Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower back to the starting position.

Form cues

  • Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
  • Remember to keep your elbows stationary, only your forearms should move.
  • Variation: this exercise can also be performed with one handle at a time.

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