Cable curl

A biceps curl on a low cable that keeps steady tension through the whole range.

• Muscle group: Arms
• Equipment: Cable machine
• Difficulty: Beginner

Also known as: Cable biceps curl, Kabelcurl, Bicepscurl i kabel

How to do it

1. Attach a straight or EZ handle to the low pulley and stand facing the stack with elbows by your sides.
2. Curl the handle toward your shoulders without moving the upper arms.
3. Lower slowly until the arms are almost straight.

Common mistakes

• Leaning back and swinging the weight up.
• Letting the weight stack drop instead of controlling the lowering.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell curl
• Hammer curl
• Incline dumbbell curl

Watch a video demonstration on YouTube

“How To Do A Cable Curl” by PureGym (opens YouTube)

Used in the programmes

• Arms focus (gym)3 days a week

General technique guidance, not individual advice. Stop if something hurts and talk to a professional about injuries.