Bayesian Cable Curl

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Biceps

Helps

• Brachialis
• Brachioradialis

Holds

• Deltoid
• Rectus Abdominis
• Flexor Carpi Radialis

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Clip a single handle to the bottom pulley and turn your back to the stack.
2. Take the handle in one hand and step forward until the arm is pulled slightly behind the body.
3. Stagger your stance and keep the elbow pointing down and a little back.
4. Curl the handle toward the shoulder without moving the upper arm forward.
5. Lower slowly to a full stretch, finish the set and switch arms.

Cues

• Feel the stretch in the biceps at the bottom.
• Keep the chest up and the shoulder down.

Common mistakes

• Letting the elbow swing forward during the curl.
• Rotating the torso to lift the weight.

Alternatives

• Incline Dumbbell Curl
• Cable Curl