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Biceps

Cable pull

Cable bicep curls with bar (facing away from machine)

Cable curls with bar and back to tower: peak contraction with stretch.

Setup

  • Set the cable to the lowest position and attach a straight or EZ-bar.

  • Stand facing away from the tower, gripping the bar shoulder-width apart with an underhand grip.

  • Step forward so that your arms are behind your body line.

  • Stand upright with upper arms still and elbows locked.

  • Core tight, shoulder blades stable.

Execution

  • Curl the bar up, keeping upper arms in position.

  • Squeeze the biceps at the top, hold briefly.

  • Slowly lower until biceps are fully stretched.

  • No momentum, keep upper body still.

  • Breathing: Exhale when curling, inhale when lowering.