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Cable Curl (Straight Bar)

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What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Biceps short head, Biceps long head

Primary: Biceps

Secondary: Forearms

How to

  1. 1Attach a straight bar to a low pulley and stand facing the stack, holding the bar with an underhand grip at shoulder width.
  2. 2Curl the bar up toward your chest, keeping your elbows by your sides.
  3. 3Squeeze at the top, then lower slowly.
  4. 4The cable keeps tension on the biceps through the whole range, so avoid swinging.