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How to do the Cable Curl

The Cable Curl is a isolation cable exercise that mainly works your biceps. Focus on three things: curl with elbows still; squeeze at the top; straighten arms fully.

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Setup

  1. 1Straight bar on low pulley
  2. 2Step back one pace

Three cues

  1. 1Curl with elbows still
  2. 2Squeeze at the top
  3. 3Straighten arms fully

Most common mistake

Leaning back to finish

Stand tall

In Hindi · हिन्दी में

  1. 1कोहनियाँ स्थिर रखकर मोड़ें
  2. 2ऊपर कसें
  3. 3बाँहें पूरी सीधी करें

आम गलती: पीछे झुककर ख़त्म करें तो, सीधे खड़े रहें

Alternatives to the Cable Curl

Same movement, different equipment — for when the machine is taken or something doesn’t feel right.

Hear these cues between sets.

Gymie tells you the weight for your next Cable Curl set and says the cue that matters — in English or हिन्दी.

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General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel sharp pain and see a professional.