Biceps · Cable · Beginner

How to do Cable Concentration Curl

The cable concentration curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed with a cable machine while seated. It emphasizes strict form and muscle contraction by bracing the upper arm against the thigh.

Cable Concentration Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Category
Biceps

How to do Cable Concentration Curl, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the cable handle with an underhand grip and rest your elbow against the inside of your thigh.
  3. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the cable handle towards your shoulder while contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then inhale and slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

Cable Concentration Curl works your biceps as the main mover, with help from your forearms.

Track Cable Concentration Curl in SPLYT

Cable Concentration 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.

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