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How to do the Cable Curl - Learn Proper Cable Curl Form
- Step 1: Stand feet shoulder width apart with a curl bar at a low pulley machine.
- Step 2: Grasp the bar with hands shoulder width apart and palms facing up, keeping your elbows close to your sides. This is your starting position.
- Step 3: Exhale as your raise the bar to your chest moving only your forearms.
- Step 4: Hold for a moment and then inhale as you slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Step 5: Repeat for a complete set.
Cable Curl Variations and Cable Curl Alternatives
- Variation 1: This exercise can be done with an E-Z bar instead of a curl bar.
- Variation 2: This exercise can be done with single hand attachments instead of a curl bar.
Cable Curl Tips
- Tip 1: Keep your elbows close to your waist and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- Tip 2: Keep your back straight, being sure to move only your forearms to reduce risk of injury.
Cable Curl Records and Cable Curl Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 115 | 13 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 70 pounds | 29 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 48 | 48 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 121 | 121 |
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Cable Curl Chart - Average Cable Curl Weight Lifted
Cable Curl - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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21's | Biceps | Expert |
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Alternating Dumbbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Alternating Hammer Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Alternating Incline Dumbbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
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Barbell Curl | Biceps | Beginner |
Cable Curl Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Cable Curl)
| Workout Plan | Difficulty | |
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Ronnie Coleman Workout Plan | Expert |
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John Cena Workout Plan | Expert |
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Jake Gyllenhaal Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Fight Club Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Randy Orton Workout Plan | Expert |
Cable Curl Muscles Worked
Cable Curl Equipment
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| Cable Machine |
Cable Curl Training Details
The cable curl is a exercise machine exercise that primarily targets the biceps and to a lesser degree also targets the .
The only cable curl equipment that you really need is the following: cable machine. There are however many different cable curl variations that you can try out that may require different types of cable curl equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper cable curl form is easy with the step by step cable curl instructions, cable curl tips, and the instructional cable curl technique video on this page. The cable curl is a pull exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the cable curl video, learn how to do the cable curl, and then be sure and browse through the cable curl workouts on our workout plans page!
Cable Curl Sports
Cable Curl Force Type: Pull
Cable Curl Mechanics Type: Isolation
Cable Curl Other Names: standing Cable Curl
