Squatting Cable Curl

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Biceps
• Brachialis

Helps

• Brachioradialis

Holds

• Erector Spinae
• Gluteus Maximus
• Vastus Lateralis
• Vastus Medialis

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Attach a straight bar to the low pulley and hold it underhand.
2. Step back slightly and lower into a deep squat, resting the backs of the upper arms on the inside of the knees.
3. Curl the bar toward your face while keeping the upper arms on the knees.
4. Lower slowly until the arms are straight, staying in the squat.

Cues

• Keep the chest lifted and heels on the floor.
• The knees act like a preacher pad for the arms.

Common mistakes

• Rising out of the squat during the curl.
• Rounding the back to reach the bar.

Alternatives

• Cable Preacher Curl
• Cable Curl