How to do the cable bicep curl

Step by step

1. Attach a straight bar to a low cable pulley.
2. Set the load on the weight stack at the appropriate amount.
3. Lean forward and grab the straight bar evenly with your palms facing up.
4. Stand up and step back (if necessary) to lift the weight from its stack.
5. Bring your shoulders back, engage your abs, and have your elbows to your sides.
6. Take a breath and curl the weight, keeping your elbows steady.
7. Lift the weight until your wrists are slightly higher than your elbows and exhale.
8. Lower the weight slowly, breathing in on the way down.

Muscles worked

Sets and reps

Pick the row that matches your goal. Add weight or reps once every set feels controlled, and log each set so you can see the trend.

Track your progress

Repto shows what you lifted on your last session for every set, suggests your next weight, and starts the rest timer when you tick the set. Your estimated 1-rep max and volume for each exercise are charted over time.