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cable overhead curl
cable overhead curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
Step 2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Step 4. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
Step 5. Exhale and curl the bar down towards your forehead, keeping your upper arms stationary.
Step 6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
Step 7. Inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
biceps
Secondary muscles
forearmsshoulders
Primary body parts
biceps
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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