How to do it
Press your feet firmly into the floor for upper body stability.
- 1
Sit on a bench with a cable machine behind you, with the pulley set at the highest position.
- 2
Reach back and grab the handles with both hands, palms facing forward.
- 3
Keeping your elbows stationary, curl the handles towards your ears.
- 4
Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your elbows pointed forward to maximize bicep engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging shoulders toward ears
- ✕Leaning torso forward during curl
- ✕Flexing wrists during the curl