Close-Grip Cable Curl

Body region

• Arms

Muscles

Main

• Biceps
• Brachialis

Helps

• Brachioradialis

Holds

• Deltoid
• Rectus Abdominis
• Flexor Carpi Radialis

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Attach a straight or EZ bar to the low pulley and stand facing the station.
2. Grip the bar underhand with the hands a few inches apart, narrower than shoulder width.
3. Keep the elbows at your sides and curl the bar toward your chest.
4. Lower under control to straight arms.

Cues

• Keep the wrists straight despite the narrow grip.
• Tension stays on the cable at the bottom.

Common mistakes

• Letting the wrists bend back.
• Leaning back to finish the rep.

Alternatives

• Cable Curl
• Close-Grip Barbell Curl