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Bicep Curl (Cable)

Primary muscle
Biceps
Equipment
Cable

Overview

A standing curl on a low cable pulley that trains the biceps with constant tension through the full range.

How to do it

  1. Attach a straight bar to a low pulley and grip it underhand at shoulder width.

  2. Stand tall facing the machine with your arms straight.

  3. Keep your elbows at your sides and curl the bar toward your shoulders.

  4. Squeeze your biceps at the top.

  5. Lower slowly until your arms are straight.

Tips

  • Take a small step back so the cable still pulls at the bottom.
  • Try a rope attachment for a hammer-style variation.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back to move the weight.
  • Letting your elbows drift forward.
  • Rushing the lowering phase.

Similar exercises

All Biceps exercises

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