Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
bicepsupper arms
Cable Overhead Curl
The cable overhead curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed using a high pulley cable machine. It also engages the forearms and shoulders as secondary muscles.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
- 2.Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 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.
- 5.Exhale and curl the bar down towards your forehead, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
- 7.Inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 8.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
forearmsshoulders
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