How to do the Cable Curls
Stand facing a low pulley with a straigth bar attached to it. Grasp the bar with a shoulder width grip and arms extended down. Keeping the upper arm rigid, curl the bar up until your hands are in front of your shoulders. Reverse the movement to lower the bar. Be sure to keep your elbows in.
Spotter Information:
A spotter can stand to the side of the individual and spot at the hands or on the cable.
These are the muscles , equipment and categories of this exercise.
- PRIMARY: Biceps Brachii
- Forearm
- Arms
- Isolation
- Cable
- Straight Bar
Averages for MyFit Users
The table below represents data from over 200,000 exercise logs and gives us an average for this exercise.| Average Weight Lifted | Average Reps | One Rep Max Average |
|---|---|---|
| 57.7 lbs | 10.8 | 78.6 lbs |
What is a good starting weight?
Based on an average weight lifted of 57.7 lbs for all MyFit users we suggest you start at 50% of that weight:
Alternatives
Workouts Plans with Cable Curls |
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| Purpose | Type | Level | |
| Muscular Definition | Beginner | ||
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| Muscular Definition | Advanced | ||
| Muscular Definition | Intermediate | ||
| Sport Specific | Advanced | ||
| Muscular Definition | Intermediate | ||
| Muscular Definition | Intermediate | ||
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Tracking Your WeightsThere are lots of easy ways to track your sets and reps. One easy way is through a little book that you can take with you to the gym. This book has progress charts, workouts and lots of tools you can use to always make sure you are improving.