Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | high cable pulley |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp high pulley cable bar with shoulderwide underhand grip and lie supine in flat bench, head facing toward pulley. Hold upper arms in vertical position and let elbows point away from stack.Execution
Flex arms to pull bar down to forehead while elbows remain in position. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Stop flexing arms just before bar reaches forehead.![Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench | Starting Position Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/86/786.jpg)
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![Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench | Ending Position Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/87/787.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Biceps Brachii |
Synergist | Brachialis | Brachioradialis |
Stabilizers | Deltoid, Anterior | Wrist Flexors |
![Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench | Muscles Front Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/51/451.jpg)
Front
![Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench | Muscles Rear Cable Curl, Supine, On Flat Bench Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/52/452.jpg)
Rear
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