Cable Bicep Curl

The Cable Bicep Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Stand facing a cable machine and curl the handle from hip height to shoulder height.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementVertical Pull
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head)
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Pull body or weight upward until upper arms are at sides. Lower under control to starting position. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head).

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