Bayesian Cable Curl

An isolation cable exercise for the biceps brachii.

  • Biceps
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainBiceps brachii
AlsoBrachialis

Setup

The behind-the-body position keeps constant tension and loads the stretched biceps.

How to do it well

  • Face away from a low pulley with the arm behind you
  • Curl the handle keeping the elbow back
  • Feel the stretch at the bottom

Common mistakes

  • Letting the elbow travel forward
  • Using the shoulder to swing

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.