cable one arm curl

A upper arms exercise targeting the biceps, performed with cable.

cable one arm curl demonstration
cable one arm curl β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Biceps

Secondary muscles

Forearms

How to do cable one arm curl

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

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

  3. Keep your elbow close to your side and slowly curl your forearm up towards your shoulder.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your forearm back down to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Biceps

Secondary

Forearms

Related exercises

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