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Biceps
Cable Biceps Curl
A low-pulley curl targeting the biceps and brachialis with cable resistance throughout the movement.
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Target
Biceps
Category
Upper body · Isolation
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets
3
Reps
10-15
Execution
How to perform
1. Attach a straight or EZ handle to a low pulley and take an underhand grip.
2. Stand tall with your feet stable and elbows beside your ribs.
3. Curl the handle toward your shoulders without moving your upper arms or leaning back.
4. Lower slowly to comfortable elbow extension while keeping the weight stack from slamming.
Suggested rest: 60-90 seconds between sets.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Attach a straight or EZ handle to a low pulley and take an underhand grip
- 2Stand tall with your feet stable and elbows beside your ribs
- 3Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Biceps.
- 4Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Biceps to force extra repetitions.