Beginner
Cable bar curl
A curl with a straight bar on the low pulley, with tension all the way up.
- Works
- Biceps
- Equipment
- Cable station
How to do it
- 1Attach a straight bar to the low pulley and grip it with your palms up, hands about shoulder width apart.
- 2Stand tall with your elbows close to your sides.
- 3Curl the bar up towards your shoulders without moving your elbows forward.
- 4Lower it slowly until your arms are straight.
Coach's tips
- Squeeze at the top for a moment before lowering.
Cable station taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.