Cable Curl

A bicep curl using cable resistance for constant tension.

How to do it

1. Stand facing a low cable pulley with a straight bar or EZ-bar attachment.
2. Grip the bar with an underhand grip, elbows at your sides.
3. Curl the bar up toward your shoulders.
4. Lower with control.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Keep your elbows from drifting forward as you curl.
• Straighten your arms fully at the bottom of each rep.
• Avoid leaning back to help lift the weight.

Muscles

Primary: Biceps

Secondary: Brachialis