This exercise involves using a cable machine to perform a bicep curl while also engaging the back muscles through a pulldown motion. It is a compound exercise that targets both the biceps and back muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets both the biceps and back muscles
- Helps to improve overall upper body strength
- Can be easily adjusted to accommodate different fitness levels
- Allows for a full range of motion, which can help to prevent injury
- Can be performed using a variety of equipment, including cables, bands, and dumbbells
How to perform
- Attach a straight bar to the cable pulldown machine.
- Adjust the weight to a comfortable level.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides and your shoulders down and back.
- Exhale and curl the bar towards your chest, keeping your elbows stationary.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
- Inhale and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Biceps
Primary
Forearms
Primary