Standing One-Arm Cable Curl
How to do the Standing One-Arm 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 One-Arm Cable Curl
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Start out by grabbing single handle next to the low pulley machine. Make sure you are far enough from the machine so that your arm is supporting the weight.
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Make sure that your upper arm is stationary, perpendicular to the floor with elbows in and palms facing forward. Your non lifting arm should be grabbing your waist. This will allow you to keep your balance.
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Slowly begin to curl the single handle upwards while keeping the upper arm stationary until your forearm touches your bicep while exhaling. Tip: Only the forearm should move.
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Hold the contraction position as you squeeze the bicep and then lower the single handle back down to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Switch arms while performing this exercise.
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Standing One-Arm Cable Curl: common questions
What muscles does the Standing One-Arm Cable Curl work?
The Standing One-Arm Cable Curl primarily works the Biceps.
Is the Standing One-Arm Cable Curl suitable for beginners?
The Standing One-Arm Cable Curl 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 Standing One-Arm Cable Curl?
To do the Standing One-Arm Cable Curl you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Standing One-Arm Cable Curl a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing One-Arm 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 One-Arm Cable Curl with correct form?
Start out by grabbing single handle next to the low pulley machine. Make sure you are far enough from the machine so that your arm is supporting the weight. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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