Home/Exercises/Upper Arms/Cable Close Grip Curl

Cable Close Grip Curl

Beginner
Cable Close Grip Curl animated demonstration
Animation © Gym visual

How to Do It

  1. Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
  3. Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. Exhale and curl the bar up towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  7. Inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Muscles Worked

PrimaryBiceps
Secondary
Forearms