How to perform the Cable Curl (Single Arm)
- 1Stand facing a cable machine with the pulley set low, clip on a single handle, grab it with one hand, and step back slightly so your arm is straight and your elbow is close to your side. Stand tall with your chest up, shoulders relaxed, and your palm facing forward or slightly in toward your body.
- 2Curl the handle up toward your shoulder in a smooth motion, keeping your elbow pinned to your side and squeezing your biceps at the top, then slowly lower back down until your arm is straight again. Move only your forearm, control the weight on the way down, and breathe out as you curl up and in as you lower.
Coach tips
- Keep your elbow close to your side so your biceps do the work instead of your shoulder swinging the weight.
- Choose a weight that you can control without leaning back or using your whole body to pull.
- Focus on a smooth squeeze at the top and a slow, controlled lower to get more out of each rep and protect your joints.
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