How to do it
Squeeze your biceps hard at the top for a one-count before lowering.
- 1
Attach a handle to a low pulley cable and select the weight.
- 2
Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Grasp the handle with your palm facing up and your arm extended.
- 4
Curl the handle towards your shoulder, keeping your elbow stationary.
- 5
Slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to isolate the biceps and prevent swinging the weights.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the elbow forward during the curl
- ✕Swinging the torso to start the curl
- ✕Curling the wrist upward at the top