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cable seated overhead curl

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

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

Secondary muscles

forearms, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Sit on a bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  3. Keep your upper arms stationary and your elbows close to your sides.
  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, fully extending your arms.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.