How to Do Cable Bicep Curl Bar

Form Cues

1. 1

   Set cable low, grip bar with supinated grip, keep elbows pinned at sides, curl to full contraction

2. 2

   Constant tension throughout the movement

3. 3

   Stand a comfortable distance from the machine so tension stays constant at the bottom of the curl

4. 4

   Lower with the same control as the curl, resisting the weight stack on the way down

Common Mistakes

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  Letting elbows drift forward — cable curls provide constant tension so strict form is critical for maximum bicep activation

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  Using body English (leaning back, swinging) to move heavier weight than you can curl strictly

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  Rushing the eccentric — the controlled lowering phase is where a lot of the growth stimulus comes from