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cable standing inner curl

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

Steps

Step 1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2. Grasp the cable handle with an underhand grip, palms facing up.

Step 3. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.

Step 4. Exhale and curl the cable handle towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.

Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.

Step 6. Inhale and slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.

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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