Cable Curl

The Cable Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis, Trapezius (Middle), Trapezius (Upper), Wrist Flexors. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.

Cable curl with bar attachment providing constant tension throughout movement.

EquipmentCable
DifficultyBeginner
TypeIsolation
MovementFlexion
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: Grasp low pulley cable bar with shoulder width underhand grip. Stand close to pulley. Execution: With elbows to side, raise bar until forearms are vertical. Lower until arms are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: When elbows are fully flexed, they can travel forward slightly, allowing forearms to be no more than vertical. This additional movement allows for relative release of tension in muscles between repetitions.

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