Cable Seated Overhead Curl
Sculpt powerful biceps with the Cable Seated Overhead Curl. A unique variation for serious arm gains!
The Cable Seated Overhead Curl mainly works the biceps. You'll need: exercise bench or single handle attachment or cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Seated Overhead Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Side Biceps (brachialis)
Cable Seated Overhead Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Seated Overhead Curl
Set up a bench between two cable towers: Ensure that the pulleys are set to the highest position and attach a single handle to each of the cable towers.
Sit down on the bench, facing away from the cable machine, with your feet planted flat on the floor for stability.
Grab each handle with a palms-facing forward grip and fully extend your arms out to your sides. This is your starting position.
Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the handles down towards your ears by flexing at the elbows.
Squeeze your biceps at the bottom of the curl and hold the contraction for a second.
Slowly return to the starting position by extending your elbows while still controlling the weight.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure that your movements are slow and controlled, to prevent using momentum instead of muscle strength. Adjust the weight according to your fitness level so that you can perform the exercise with proper form.
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Cable Seated Overhead Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Seated Overhead Curl work?
The Cable Seated Overhead Curl mainly works the biceps. The main muscles are the biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Seated Overhead Curl?
Exercise bench or single handle attachment or cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Seated Overhead Curl go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Seated Overhead Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Cable Incline Inner Bicep Curl, Cable Seated Single-Arm Bicep Curl, Cable Seated Bayesian Curl and Cable Standing Single-Arm Preacher Curl.
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