cable curl
cable curl — highlighted muscle: biceps

Muscles worked

biceps, forearms

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cable curl

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
cable
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up.

  3. 3

    Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.

  4. 4

    Exhale and curl the cable attachment towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.

  6. 6

    Inhale and slowly lower the cable attachment back to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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