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Cable Drag Curl

Maximize bicep growth with the Cable Drag Curl! Keep constant tension for a more effective arm workout.

The Cable Drag Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: rope attachment or cable machine.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Rope Attachment
Rope Attachment

Cable Drag Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Biceps (biceps brachii)

Secondary

Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)

How to do the Cable Drag Curl

  1. Start by standing in front of the cable machine, facing away from it with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Attach a rope to the low pulley cable machine.

  3. Grab the rope with both hands using an underhand grip (palms facing up) and hold it against your thighs. Your hands should be close together, and your arms should be fully extended downwards.

  4. Keep your elbows close to your torso and fixed in place.

  5. Without moving your upper arms, exhale and curl the rope upwards towards your shoulders by contracting your biceps. Ensure you keep the rope in contact with your body or as close as possible throughout the movement.

  6. Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of the movement for a second.

  7. Inhale and slowly lower the weight back to the starting position while keeping continuous tension on the biceps.

  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Make sure to maintain a straight posture without swinging your body to lift the weight, as this can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise on the biceps and increase the risk of injury. Adjust the weight according to your capability, ensuring you can perform the exercise with good form throughout the set.

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Cable Drag Curl FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Drag Curl work?

The Cable Drag Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Drag Curl?

Rope attachment or cable machine.

What workout day should the Cable Drag Curl go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Drag Curl variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Barbell Drag Curl, Battle-Rope, Cable Standing Reverse Curl and Cable Bicep Curl Version II.

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