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How to do Cable Drag Curl

The cable drag curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed using a cable machine. It emphasizes the biceps by keeping the elbows back and dragging the cable attachment up the body, minimizing shoulder involvement.

Cable Drag Curl demonstration
Primary muscle
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Biceps

How to do Cable Drag Curl, step by step

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and arms fully extended.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the cable attachment towards your shoulders by contracting your biceps.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale and slowly lower the cable attachment back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

Track Cable Drag Curl in SPLYT

Cable Drag 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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