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Cable Bar Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Cable

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing a low cable pulley, holding a straight or EZ bar attachment.
  2. 2Keep your elbows pinned to your sides throughout.
  3. 3Curl the bar up toward your shoulders without leaning back.
  4. 4Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of the curl.
  5. 5Lower the bar slowly back to the starting position.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows stay pinned
  • No leaning back
  • Slow negative
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