Exercise Profile
  • Target Muscle Group
  • Exercise TypeStrength
  • Equipment RequiredCable
  • MechanicsIsolation
  • Force TypePull
  • Experience LevelBeginner
  • Secondary Muscles
    None
Target Muscle Group

Biceps

Biceps Muscle Anatomy Diagram

Cable Curl Instructions

  1. Set up for this type of cable curl by attaching a straight bar to the low pulley cable and selecting the weight you want to use on the stack.
  2. Stand facing the cable machine with your legs shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the rope extension with a neutral grip (thumbs facing the body).
  4. With your elbows tucked in by your sides, slowly curl the rope up as far as possible.
  5. Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement, and then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. This is one rep.
  6. Repeat for desired reps.

Cable Curl Tips

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  • Keep your elbows tucked in at your sides and don't allow them to come forward as you curl the weight up.
  • Don't lean back or swing as you curl the weight up.
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7 Comments
Matt
Posted on: Wed, 07/13/2022 - 12:33

Secondary muscles: none
Laughs in brachialis, the main elbow flexor.

Amir
Posted on: Sat, 06/29/2019 - 12:56

How far away should I stand?

gowa
Posted on: Mon, 11/25/2013 - 23:04

i am very skinny and lean..even though i played in a gym for a year ..
i took some supplements...but no change happened ..
and i am eating more and more... but my muscles are not growing.. can you give me a good work out plzz..

Andrea
Posted on: Tue, 12/11/2012 - 05:35

I am a very beginner and would like to know, what weight should I begin with? I am pretty strong but want to do it correctly. Thanks!!

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Joey
Posted on: Tue, 12/11/2012 - 13:09

Start with a weight in which you struggle to complete the recommended rep range for your program (with good form). Once you're able to complete the reps with good form, it's time to move up in weight.

Brandon
Posted on: Mon, 05/26/2014 - 01:36

and never sacrifice form for safety.

sendy
Posted on: Tue, 08/21/2012 - 05:39

great