Cable Curl

Instructions

Preparation

Grasp low pulley cable bar with a shoulder width under hand grip. Stand close to pulley.

Execution

With elbows to side, raise bar until forearms are vertical. Lower until the arms are fully extended. Repeat.

Comments

When elbows are fully flexed, elbows should only travel forward slightly allowing forearms to be no more than vertical to allow for a relative release of tension in muscles between repetitions.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Brachialis (Arm (Side), Lower Biceps)

• Brachioradialis (Forearm (Upper-outer), Supinator longus (out dated))

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

• Trapezius, Upper (Shoulder (Upper), Upper Traps)

• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))

• Wrist Flexors (Forearm (Inner), Hand Flexors)