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High Cable Curls

How to do the High Cable Curls with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Biceps

Secondary

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Equipment

Cable

Step by step

How to do the High Cable Curls

  1. 1

    Stand between a couple of high pulleys and grab a handle in each arm. Position your upper arms in a way that they are parallel to the floor with the palms of your hands facing you. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Curl the handles towards you until they are next to your ears. Make sure that as you do so you flex your biceps and exhale. The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Hold for a second in the contracted position as you squeeze the biceps.

  3. 3

    Slowly bring back the arms to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

High Cable Curls: common questions

What muscles does the High Cable Curls work?

The High Cable Curls primarily works the Biceps.

Is the High Cable Curls suitable for beginners?

The High Cable Curls is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.

What equipment do I need for the High Cable Curls?

To do the High Cable Curls you'll need a cable machine.

Is the High Cable Curls a compound or isolation exercise?

The High Cable Curls is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.

How do I do the High Cable Curls with correct form?

Stand between a couple of high pulleys and grab a handle in each arm. Position your upper arms in a way that they are parallel to the floor with the palms of your hands facing you. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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