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Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl

Isolate and sculpt! Focus on bicep gains with the Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl. Controlled reps for max results.

The Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl mainly works the biceps, with help from the forearms. You'll need: exercise bench, cable machine and single handle attachment.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Exercise Bench
Exercise Bench
Single Handle Attachment
Single Handle Attachment

Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

Biceps (biceps brachii)

Secondary

Forearm Flexor (brachioradialis); Side Biceps (brachialis)

How to do the Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl

  1. Begin by setting up a cable machine with a flat bench positioned a few feet away from the low pulley. Attach a single handle to the low pulley.

  2. Adjust the weight on the cable machine to an appropriate level that you can perform the bicep curl with good form but is also challenging.

  3. Sit down on the bench and spread your legs into a V-shape for stability.

  4. Grab the handle with one hand using a supinated grip (palm facing up).

  5. Lean forward slightly and rest the back of your arm against the inner thigh of the same side to stabilize it. Your arm should be fully extended towards the floor.

  6. Keep your upper arm stationary, tighten your core, and exhale as you curl the weight up, focusing on contracting your bicep.

  7. Continue lifting until your forearm is almost vertical and your bicep is fully contracted.

  8. Pause at the top of the curl for a moment and then slowly release the handle back to the starting position while inhaling.

  9. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

  10. Once you’ve completed the set, switch arms and repeat the exercise.

Ensure that the movement is controlled throughout, with the muscle tension maintained on the bicep during both the concentric (lifting) and eccentric (lowering) phases of the curl. Avoid using momentum or swinging the weight; the motion should be performed with strict form to target the biceps effectively.

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Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl work?

The Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration 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 Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl?

Exercise bench, cable machine and single handle attachment.

What workout day should the Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl go on?

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

What are some Cable Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Barbell Seated Close-Grip Concentration Curl, Bicep Leg Concentration Curl, Bodyweight Seated Single-Arm Concentration Curl and Bottle-Weight Concentration Curl.

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