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Cable Curl

CableIsolationEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Biceps

Also forearms

You need

Cable station

Cable station setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Step back so the cable stays taut at the bottom
  2. 2Elbows fixed
  3. 3Squeeze at the top

Most common mistake

Leaning back to move more weight.

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For biceps
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Research
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 83
Target tension · 35%5/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%4/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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