Cable curl
Biceps · Machine
Set up
A cable machine with a short bar on the lowest pulley.
Steps
- Stand facing the machine and hold the bar with palms facing up, arms straight.
- Keeping your elbows at your sides, curl the bar up towards your shoulders.
- Squeeze at the top, then lower slowly until your arms are straight.
Keep in mind
- Elbows stay by your sides
- Stand tall; don't lean back
- Lower slowly, taking about two seconds
Common mistake
Leaning back to pull the weight up. Stand tall and choose a lighter weight.
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or sharp joint pain. Get medical help if it doesn't settle.