Cable curl: how to do it and what it works

Elbow flexion with cable tension.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Curl with a low cable and a straight bar.

Form. Keep your elbows close and control the extension at the bottom.

Common mistake. Leaning the torso back on every rep.

Biceps brachii · Cable

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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