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Biceps

Cable Curl

Cable curl

Beginner Cable

Execution (step by step)

1

Stand in front of a low cable station, hold an EZ-bar or straight bar, palms up.

2

Keep elbows close to the body -- elbows are the pivot point.

3

Curl the weight up toward your shoulders while keeping the elbows fixed.

4

The cable provides constant tension even at the bottom of the movement -- advantage over barbell.

5

Lower slowly for maximum muscle activation via eccentric phase.

6

Avoid swinging with the torso -- make the biceps do the work.


Muscles

Primary

biceps brachii

Secondary

brachialisbrachioradialis

Programming

Strength 3-4 sets x 8-10 reps
Hypertrophy 3-4 sets x 10-15 reps
Endurance 3 sets x 15-20 reps

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