The Cable Seated Curl is an isolation exercise that targets the biceps. This exercise is performed using a cable machine with a low pulley attachment and a straight bar handle.
How to perform
To perform the Cable Seated Curl:1. Sit on a bench facing the cable machine with your feet planted firmly on the ground. Adjust the seat height so that your elbows are positioned slightly above your knees.
2. Grasp the straight bar handle with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Your arms should be fully extended and perpendicular to the floor.
3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the bar towards your shoulders by contracting your biceps. Hold for a brief pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
4. Inhale and slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
6. To increase the challenge, you can adjust the weight on the cable machine or perform the exercise with a lower pulley attachment and single arm at a time.
Remember to maintain proper form throughout the exercise, keeping your back straight and core engaged. Avoid using momentum to lift the weight and focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the movement for maximum muscle activation.
Equipment required
Cable
Cable equipment consists of adjustable pulleys attached to weight stacks that allow for resistance training. This equipment is commonly used for strength training exercises that target various muscle groups in the body, such as chest, back, arms, and legs. Cable equipment provides a versatile and functional way to perform exercises that mimic real-life movements, improving muscle endurance, stability, and coordination.