Cable Curl
Step by step
How to perform
- Grasp the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing upward) and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your torso and curl the weights while contracting your biceps, keeping the rest of your body still.
- Continue to curl the bar until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a moment as you squeeze your biceps.
- Slowly begin to bring the bar back to original position as your breathe in. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Curl is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the biceps, while also engaging the forearms and shoulders, offering a comprehensive upper body workout. This exercise is suitable for anyone, from beginners to advanced fitness enthusiasts, as the resistance can be easily adjusted on the cable machine to match individual strength levels. People would want to do Cable Curls to improve arm muscle definition, enhance upper body strength, and aid in the performance of daily activities that require arm strength.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Use an underhand grip (palms facing up) to hold the cable bar. Your hands should be shoulder-width apart. This grip will help you target your biceps more effectively.
Avoid using your back or shoulders to lift the weight. Instead, focus on using your biceps to curl the weight towards your chest. Make sure to keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement. This will help you isolate your biceps and prevent injury.
Make sure to fully extend your arms at the bottom of the movement and fully contract your biceps at the top. This will ensure you're getting the most out of the exercise by working
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