Biceps · Cable · Intermediate
How to do Cable Overhead Curl
The cable overhead curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed using a high pulley cable machine. It also engages the forearms and shoulders as secondary muscles.
How to do Cable Overhead Curl, step by step
- Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
- Exhale and curl the bar down towards your forehead, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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