Cable curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Biceps
- Low load
- Forearms · Flexors
How to do it
Attach a bar to a low pulley and step back so the cable pulls slightly behind you, keeping tension on the biceps at the bottom. Curl with the elbows pinned to the sides, squeeze at the top, and lower slowly against the stack so the tension never drops. Do not let the cable pull the shoulders forward at the bottom of the rep.
Form cues
- Tension never drops
- Step back so the cable pulls slightly behind
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Elbow
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.