Cable Seated Curl
Description
The cable seated curl is a bicep curl performed seated on a bench facing a low cable pulley. The seated position eliminates body english and standing momentum, ensuring every rep is strict bicep work with constant cable tension.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Seated Curl Instructions
- Set a cable pulley to the lowest position. Attach a straight bar or EZ bar handle.
- Place a flat bench facing the cable. Sit on the bench.
- Grip the handle with an underhand grip. Arms extended toward the cable.
- Curl the handle toward your shoulders by bending at the elbows.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top.
- Lower under control.
- The seated position prevents any body swing or momentum.
- Use moderate weight. Aim for 10 to 12 reps.
Cable Seated Curl Form & Visual
Cable Seated Curl Benefits
- Strict bicep isolation from seated position
- Eliminates body english and momentum
- Constant cable tension throughout
- Easy to load progressively
- Builds bicep strength with perfect form
- Useful for hypertrophy focus
Cable Seated Curl Muscles Worked
- Biceps brachii
- Brachialis
- Brachioradialis
Cable Seated Curl Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Curl (standing)
- Cable Preacher Curl
- Cable Concentration Curl
- Cable Squatting Curl
- Seated Incline Cable Curl
