# Close-Grip Cable Curl

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/close-grip-cable-curl

Also known as: Narrow-Grip Cable Curl, Close 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](https://heatsy.app/ex/cable-curl)
- [Close-Grip Barbell Curl](https://heatsy.app/ex/close-grip-barbell-curl)