Standing Biceps Cable Curl
How to do the Standing Biceps Cable Curl with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Biceps
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Cable
How to do the Standing Biceps Cable Curl
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Stand up with your torso upright while holding a cable curl bar that is attached to a low pulley. Grab the cable bar at shoulder width and keep the elbows close to the torso. The palm of your hands should be facing up (supinated grip). This will be your starting position.
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While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the muscle.
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Slowly begin to bring the curl bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Standing Biceps Cable Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Biceps Cable Curl work?
The Standing Biceps Cable Curl primarily works the Biceps.
Is the Standing Biceps Cable Curl suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Standing Biceps Cable Curl is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Biceps Cable Curl?
To do the Standing Biceps Cable Curl you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Standing Biceps Cable Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Biceps Cable Curl is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Standing Biceps Cable Curl with correct form?
Stand up with your torso upright while holding a cable curl bar that is attached to a low pulley. Grab the cable bar at shoulder width and keep the elbows close to the torso. The palm of your hands should be facing up (supinated grip). This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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