cable seated overhead curl
cable seated overhead curl — highlighted muscle: biceps

Muscles worked

biceps, forearms, shoulders

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cable seated overhead curl

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

Secondary muscles

forearmsshoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on a bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.

  2. 2

    Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

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

  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, fully extending your arms.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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