Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II
Target your biceps effectively with Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II. A focused exercise for muscle growth and definition.
The Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: exercise bench or cable handle attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Side Biceps (brachialis); Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis)
Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II
Set up a flat bench in front of a cable station and attach a handle to the low pulley.
Lie flat on your back on the bench, with your head towards the pulley.
Grasp the cable handle with an underhand grip (palms facing up) with your arms fully extended and your elbows close to your body.
While keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the handle towards your shoulders by contracting your biceps.
Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement for a moment.
Inhale and slowly lower the handle back to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your biceps.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Remember to adjust the weight on the cable machine to an appropriate level that allows you to perform the exercise correctly while feeling the resistance in your biceps. Avoid using momentum or swinging the weight, and focus on moving the handle solely with the strength of your biceps.
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Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II work?
The Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II?
Exercise bench or cable handle attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Lying Bicep Curl Version II variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bicep Under Table Curl, Bodyweight Side-Lying Bicep Curl, Cable Incline Inner Bicep Curl and Cable Seated Single-Arm Bicep Curl.
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