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How to do Cable Pulldown Bicep Curl

The cable pulldown bicep curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps using a cable machine. It involves pulling a straight bar attached to a high cable down towards the thighs, emphasizing bicep contraction and control.

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

How to do Cable Pulldown Bicep Curl, step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

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

Track Cable Pulldown Bicep Curl in SPLYT

Cable Pulldown Bicep 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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