Exercises / Upper arms / Cable Pulldown Bicep Curl

Cable Pulldown Bicep Curl

Cable Pulldown Bicep Curl: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable.

Technique demo: Cable Pulldown Bicep Curl
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentcable
  • Body partupper arms
Primary muscles
biceps, forearms
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Attach a straight bar to the cable machine at the highest setting.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
  5. Exhale and slowly curl the bar down towards your thighs, keeping your wrists straight.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  7. Inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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