Cable Incline Bicep Curl
Blast your biceps! This incline curl variation isolates and maximizes muscle growth for serious arm gains.
The Cable Incline Bicep Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: incline bench or straight bar attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Incline Bicep Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Side Biceps (brachialis); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
Cable Incline Bicep Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Incline Bicep Curl
Set up an incline bench facing away from the cable machine. Attach a straight bar or individual handles to the low pulleys.
Sit back on the incline bench, making sure your back is flat against the pad and your feet are planted on the floor for stability.
Grasp the handles or straight bar with an underhand grip (palms facing up) and fully extend your arms towards the pulley.
Keep your elbows close to your torso and stationary throughout the exercise.
Curl the handles or bar towards your shoulders by bending at the elbows and squeezing your biceps.
Contract the biceps fully at the top of the movement, pause for a moment to maximize the peak contraction.
Slowly lower the handles or bar back to the starting position while maintaining control and resisting the weight as it pulls your arms back down.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Remember to adjust the weight on the cable machine to a level that is challenging but allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise. Avoid using momentum to lift the weight; the motion should be controlled entirely by the biceps.
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Cable Incline Bicep Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Incline Bicep Curl work?
The Cable Incline Bicep 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 Incline Bicep Curl?
Incline bench or straight bar attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Incline Bicep Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Incline Bicep Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Incline Bicep Curl, EZ-Bar Incline Curl, Cable Incline Inner Bicep Curl and Cable Incline Skull-Crusher.
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