Cable Curl
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Technique
Attach a straight bar to the low cable. Stand and curl the bar up toward your chin, keeping your elbows fixed at your sides. The cable maintains constant tension through the full range. Squeeze at the top and lower slowly.
Steps
- Attach a straight bar to the low cable and grip it underhand
- Stand upright with your elbows fixed at your sides
- Curl the bar toward your chin without moving your upper arms
- Squeeze your biceps at the top
- Lower the bar slowly to the starting position
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows drift forward
- Using torso momentum to lift the bar
- Allowing the weight stack to slam down
- Stopping short of a controlled full range
Variations
- EZ-bar cable curl
- Rope hammer cable curl
- Single-arm cable curl
- Facing-away cable curl
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What muscles does Cable Curl work?
Muscles: Biceps, Forearm Flexors.
What equipment do I need for Cable Curl?
Equipment: Cable.
Where can I do Cable Curl?
Location: Gym.
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