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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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