Cable Curls
Isolation exercise · elbow flexion
How to do it
- Stand upright in front of the low cable and keep your elbows close to your body.
- Curl the handle upward under control by bending your arms.
- Let it slide back down slowly and stay stable.
Muscles involved
- biceps
- 100
- shoulders
- 10
At a glance
- Type
- Isolation exercise
- Movement pattern
- elbow flexion
- Equipment
- cable machine
- Alternatives
- resistance band
- Variations
- left arm, right arm, both arms
Follow along in the app
This exercise is in both apps. Pick whichever suits you.
Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.