Cable Curl

An isolation cable exercise for the biceps brachii.

  • Biceps
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainBiceps brachii
AlsoBrachialis, Brachioradialis

Setup

The cable maintains tension through the entire range, including the top.

How to do it well

  • Grip a bar on a low pulley
  • Curl without moving the elbows
  • Squeeze at the top

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back for momentum
  • Elbows drifting forward

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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.