Cable Lying Curl
Step by step
How to perform
- Grasp the cable bar with an underhand grip (palms facing upward), making sure your hands are shoulder-width apart.
- Start with your arms fully extended, keeping your elbows close to your body and your wrists straight.
- Slowly curl the bar towards your chest by bending at the elbows, while keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Lower the bar back to the starting position, ensuring you maintain control and tension in your biceps, then repeat the movement for your desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Lying Curl is a highly effective exercise that targets the biceps, promoting muscle growth and strength. It is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners seeking to build arm muscle to advanced fitness enthusiasts looking to enhance their bicep definition. The exercise is particularly appealing as it provides constant tension on the biceps throughout the movement, leading to better muscle engagement and faster results.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the cable bar with an underhand grip (palms facing upwards) and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your elbows close to your body and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise. A common mistake is to move the elbows or upper arms, which can shift the focus away from the biceps and towards other muscles.
As you curl the cable bar towards your chest, exhale and contract your biceps. At the top of the movement, squeeze your biceps for a moment before slowly lowering the bar back to the starting position while inhaling. Always maintain control of the weight to avoid jerky movements, which can lead to muscle
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