Lying Cable Curl
Lying Cable Curl is a resistance exercise - elbow flexion exercise involving Biceps brachii, Brachialis. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Biceps brachii, Brachialis
- Secondary muscles
- Brachioradialis, Forearm flexors, Anterior deltoid (stabilization)
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - elbow flexion
Exercise technique
- Attachment
Fit a straight or EZ handle to the low pulley.
- Grip
Use a shoulder-width underhand grip.
- Lie down
Lie face up in front of the machine.
- Foot support
Secure your feet against the frame with legs extended.
- Upper arms
Keep elbows near the torso.
- Curl
Bend your forearms to bring the bar toward your chest.
- Return
Keep upper arms fixed on the floor and extend slowly.
Key technique points
- Do not lift your head to watch the bar.
- Do not slide your hips toward the machine.
- Keep elbows from rising toward the ceiling.
- Do not bend the wrist toward the palm.
- Keep foot support secure.
- Maintain cable tension with the arm extended.
Common mistakes
Sliding torso
Cable length changes outside the curl.
Rising elbows
Shoulder flexion shares the load.
Wrist curl
Forearm flexion is added.
Raising the head
Supine support is disrupted.
Abrupt extension
The cable suddenly straightens the arm.
Foot separation
Starting distance becomes unstable.
Frequently asked questions
Lying Cable Curl: why is “Sliding torso” a mistake?
Cable length changes outside the curl.
Lying Cable Curl: why is “Rising elbows” a mistake?
Shoulder flexion shares the load.
Lying Cable Curl: why is “Wrist curl” a mistake?
Forearm flexion is added.
Lying Cable Curl: why is “Raising the head” a mistake?
Supine support is disrupted.
Lying Cable Curl: why is “Abrupt extension” a mistake?
The cable suddenly straightens the arm.
Lying Cable Curl: why is “Foot separation” a mistake?
Starting distance becomes unstable.
What should I focus on when doing Lying Cable Curl?
Do not lift your head to watch the bar. Do not slide your hips toward the machine. Keep elbows from rising toward the ceiling. Do not bend the wrist toward the palm. Keep foot support secure. Maintain cable tension with the arm extended.
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