Biceps · Cable · Beginner
How to do Cable Close Grip Curl
The cable close grip curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps using a cable machine. It involves curling a straight bar attached to a low pulley with a close grip, emphasizing the biceps and forearms.
How to do Cable Close Grip Curl, step by step
- Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- Exhale and curl the bar up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Cable Close Grip Curl in SPLYT
Cable Close Grip Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
