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cable seated bicep curl
cable seated bicep curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit on the floor or a bench facing a low-pulley cable station. Grab the bar or rope with an underhand grip (palms up).
Step 2. Stabilize your upper arms by placing your elbows on your knees or against your sides (as shown in image).
Step 3. Squeeze your biceps and curl the handle upward toward your shoulders. Squeeze at the peak of the movement.
Step 4. Slowly lower the handle back to the starting position while maintaining tension on the muscle.
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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