Overhead Cable Curl

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Overhead Cable Curl — Cable Biceps exercise demonstration
Overhead Cable Curl — Cable Biceps exercise demonstration
Body part
Upper Arms
Target
Biceps
Equipment
Cable

Instructions

  1. 1To begin, set a weight that is comfortable on each side of the pulley machine. Note: Make sure that the amount of weight selected is the same on each side.
  2. 2Now adjust the height of the pulleys on each side and make sure that they are positioned at a height higher than that of your shoulders.
  3. 3Stand in the middle of both sides and use an underhand grip (palms facing towards the ceiling) to grab each handle. Your arms should be fully extended and parallel to the floor with your feet positioned shoulder width apart from each other. Your body should be evenly aligned the handles. This is the starting position.
  4. 4While exhaling, slowly squeeze the biceps on each side until your forearms and biceps touch.
  5. 5While inhaling, move your forearms back to the starting position. Note: Your entire body is stationary during this exercise except for the forearms.
  6. 6Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions prescribed in your program.

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