Biceps · Cable · Intermediate

How to do Cable Squatting Curl

The cable squatting curl is a compound exercise that combines a squat with a biceps curl using a cable machine, targeting the biceps and forearms while also engaging the lower body and core for stability.

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

How to do Cable Squatting Curl, step by step

  1. Attach a cable handle to the lowest setting on a cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Hold the cable handle with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and arms fully extended.
  4. Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and knees behind your toes.
  5. As you squat down, curl the cable handle towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the curl, squeezing your biceps.
  7. Slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Cable Squatting Curl in SPLYT

Cable Squatting 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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