Cable Lying Curl

Target Muscle

Secondary Muscles

Equipment

1

Grasp the cable bar with an underhand grip (palms facing upward), making sure your hands are shoulder-width apart.

2

Start with your arms fully extended, keeping your elbows close to your body and your wrists straight.

3

Slowly curl the bar towards your chest by bending at the elbows, while keeping your upper arms stationary.

4

Lower the bar back to the starting position, ensuring you maintain control and tension in your biceps, then repeat the movement for your desired number of repetitions.

Pro Tip

**Grip and Arm Position:** Hold the cable bar with an underhand grip (palms facing upwards) and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your elbows close to your body and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise. A common mistake is to move the elbows or upper arms, which can shift the focus away from the biceps and towards other muscles. **Controlled Movement:** As you curl the cable bar towards your chest, exhale and contract your biceps. At the top of the movement, squeeze your biceps for a moment before slowly lowering the bar back to the starting position while inhaling. Always maintain control of the weight to avoid jerky movements, which can lead to muscle