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cable reverse curl

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

Steps

Step 1. Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.

Step 2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.

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 throughout the exercise.

Step 5. Exhale and curl the bar up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.

Step 6. Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.

Step 7. Inhale and slowly lower the bar back 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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