Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | high cable pulley |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp high pulley cable stirrup with underhand grip and lie supine in flat bench, head facing toward pulley. Hold upper arm in vertical position and let elbow point away from stack.Execution
Flex arm to bring stirrup down toward shoulder while elbow remains in position. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat. Continue with opposite side.Variations / Comments
Optionally use resting hand to stabilize position on bench.![Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench | Starting Position Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/83/2583.jpg)
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![Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench | Ending Position Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/84/2584.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Biceps Brachii |
Synergist | Brachialis | Brachioradialis |
Stabilizers | Deltoid, Anterior | Wrist Flexors |
![Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench | Muscles Front Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/91/1091.jpg)
Front
![Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench | Muscles Rear Cable Curl, Supine, One Arm, On Flat Bench Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/92/1092.jpg)
Rear
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