Cable Alternating Isolateral Curl

The Cable Alternating Isolateral Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Flexors. It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable isolation pull exercise targeting the Biceps Brachii (Long Head).

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Brachii (Long Head)
SecondaryBrachialis, Brachioradialis

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand between or facing double low pulleys. Grasp stirrups to each side, palms facing forward. Execution: Pull one stirrup up forward and upward toward shoulder while keeping elbow stationary. Return until arm is fully extended. Repeat on other arm, alternating between sides. Comments: When elbow is fully flexed, it can travel forward slightly, allowing forearm to be no more than vertical. This additional movement allows for relative release of tension in muscles between repetitions. Pulleys should not be too far apart. Also seemechanical analysis of arm curlandquestion regarding elbow position.

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