Lying Cable Curl

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Technique

How to perform Lying Cable Curl

1. Attach a straight-bar or EZ-bar cable attachment to the low pulley.
2. For the preferred cable-row-station setup, sit on its bench, take an underhand shoulder-width grip and lean back onto the bench with your knees or shins supported on the foot platforms.
3. For the floor setup, lie in front of the low pulley with your legs extended and your feet braced against the machine frame, holding the attachment with the same grip.
4. Keep your upper arms close to your torso and begin with your elbows almost extended.
5. Bend your elbows to curl the attachment toward your shoulders without lifting or swinging your upper arms.
6. Pause briefly, then extend your elbows under control to return.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Biceps Brachii Long Head, Biceps Brachii Short Head.