This exercise involves lying on a cable machine bench and performing bicep curls using the cable attachment. It targets the biceps and can be a good alternative to traditional dumbbell curls.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the biceps muscle
- Allows for isolation of the biceps muscle
- Can be performed with different variations to target different parts of the biceps muscle
- Can be performed with different resistance levels to increase or decrease the intensity of the exercise
- Can be performed with a cable machine, which provides a constant tension throughout the movement
How to perform
- Start by lying on your back on a flat bench or mat with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
- Grasp the cable handle with an underhand grip and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
- Slowly lower the cable towards your forehead, keeping your elbows close to your head and your upper arms stationary.
- Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then slowly raise the cable back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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BACK VIEW
Biceps
Primary
Forearms
Primary