cable seated curl
cable seated curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Sit on a cable machine with your feet flat on the ground and your back straight.
Step 2
Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your arms fully extended.
Step 3
Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the cable attachment towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
Step 4
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
Step 5
Inhale and slowly lower the cable attachment back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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