
Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
bicepsupper arms
Cable Close Grip Curl
The cable close grip curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps using a cable machine. It involves curling a straight bar attached to a low pulley with a close grip, emphasizing the biceps and forearms.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.
- 2.Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- 3.Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- 4.Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- 5.Exhale and curl the bar up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
- 7.Inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 8.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
forearms
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