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Cable Overhead Curl

The Cable Overhead Curl is a cable exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Body part
Upper arms

Step by step

  1. Set the cable machine to a high pulley and attach a rope or straight bar.
  2. Stand facing away from the machine, holding the handle overhead with your arms fully extended.
  3. Step forward slightly to create tension on the cable and keep your elbows raised and pointed forward.
  4. Curl the handle downward toward your forehead by bending your elbows and contracting your biceps.
  5. Pause and squeeze your biceps at the bottom of the movement.
  6. Slowly extend your arms back to the starting overhead position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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