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cable curl

cable curl exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: biceps. Equipment: cable.

cable curl exercise demonstration
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform

  1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
  4. Exhale and curl the cable attachment towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the cable attachment back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.