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Bayesian Cable Curl

The Bayesian Cable Curl is a cable exercise that primarily targets the biceps. It is a staple in well-designed hypertrophy and strength programs when programmed with proper volume and progressive overload.

How to perform the Bayesian Cable Curl

  1. 1Stand a few feet in front of a low cable with your back to the machine, holding the handle in one hand with your palm facing up, arm straight and slightly behind your body, chest up, and abs lightly braced.
  2. 2Curl the handle toward your shoulder without letting your upper arm swing forward, squeeze your biceps at the top for a second, then slowly lower to a full stretch, breathing out as you curl up and in as you lower down.

Coach tips

  • Pick a weight that lets you feel a stretch in your biceps at the bottom without pulling or straining your shoulder.
  • Keep your elbow slightly behind your body the whole time so the tension stays on your biceps instead of your shoulder.
  • Move slowly and avoid using your hips or back to swing the weight up; let your biceps do the work.
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Train biceps smarter

One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Bayesian Cable Curl into measurable progress, week after week.

Smart Progression

The right weight, every set

Hypro suggests your next Bayesian Cable Curl weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.

Smart Progression screen suggesting weight and reps for the next set
Weekly Volume

See exactly how much biceps you train each week

Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.

Body heatmap showing weekly training volume per muscle group
Coach-Built Plans

Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan

Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The Bayesian Cable Curl fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.

Library of coach-built training plans inside Hypro

Frequently asked questions

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