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cable pulldown bicep curl

cable pulldown bicep curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Attach a straight bar to the cable machine at the highest setting.

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 slowly curl the bar down towards your thighs, keeping your wrists straight.

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

forearms

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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