Cable Incline Close Grip Curl
Description
The cable incline close grip curl is performed lying back on an incline bench with a low cable. Using a close grip on the cable attachment, you curl with the arms hanging behind the body. The combination of incline stretch and close grip emphasizes the long head of the biceps for the bicep peak.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Incline Close Grip Curl Instructions
- Set an incline bench facing away from a low cable station.
- Attach a short bar or rope to a low cable pulley.
- Lie back on the incline bench with the cable behind you.
- Grip the attachment with a close underhand grip.
- Allow your arms to hang behind your body in a fully stretched position.
- Pin your shoulders back against the bench.
- Curl the attachment up by bending only at the elbows.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top, then lower with control to the stretched position.
Cable Incline Close Grip Curl Form & Visual
Cable Incline Close Grip Curl Benefits
- Targets long head of biceps
- Strong stretch from incline angle
- Close grip emphasizes outer arm
- Constant cable tension
- Useful for hypertrophy training
- Builds bicep peak
Cable Incline Close Grip Curl Muscles Worked
- Biceps brachii (long head)
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
Cable Incline Close Grip Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Incline Biceps Curl
- Spider Curl
- Preacher Curl
- Cable Curl
