Cable Lying Bicep Curl

Cable Lying Bicep Curl

Description

This exercise involves lying on a cable machine bench and performing bicep curls using the cable attachment. It targets the biceps and can be a good alternative to traditional dumbbell curls.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Lying Bicep Curl Instructions

  1. Start by lying on your back on a flat bench or mat with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. Grasp the cable handle with an underhand grip and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
  3. Slowly lower the cable towards your forehead, keeping your elbows close to your head and your upper arms stationary.
  4. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then slowly raise the cable back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Lying Bicep Curl Form & Visual

Cable Lying Bicep Curl

Cable Lying Bicep Curl Benefits

  • Targets the biceps muscle
  • Allows for isolation of the biceps muscle
  • Can be performed with different variations to target different parts of the biceps muscle
  • Can be performed with different resistance levels to increase or decrease the intensity of the exercise
  • Can be performed with a cable machine, which provides a constant tension throughout the movement

Cable Lying Bicep Curl Muscles Worked

  • Biceps brachii
  • Brachialis
  • Brachioradialis

Cable Lying Bicep Curl Variations & Alternatives

  • Standing cable bicep curl
  • Seated cable bicep curl
  • Single-arm cable bicep curl
  • Reverse grip cable bicep curl
  • High cable bicep curl