BicepsBeginner
Cable Curl
How to do it
- 1
Attach a straight bar or EZ handle to a low pulley.
- 2
Stand facing the machine with elbows at your sides.
- 3
Curl the handle up toward your shoulders.
- 4
Lower slowly while keeping tension on the cable.
Common mistakes
- Standing too close so the cable pulls vertically.
- Leaning back at the top.
Tips
- Constant cable tension works well for higher-rep sets.
- Try a rope for a hammer-curl variation.