Cable Biceps Curl (SZ-bar) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable Bicep Curl, Cable SZ-bar Bicep Curl
How to: Cable Biceps Curl (SZ-bar)
- Stand facing a cable machine with the cable attachment set low.
- Grab the SZ-bar attachment and adjust the weight to your preference.
- Step back to create tension on the cable, positioning your feet shoulder-width apart.
- With your elbows tucked, curl the bar towards your shoulders while squeezing your biceps.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to drift away from the body.
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Not fully extending the arms during the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if necessary.
- Perform the exercise seated to avoid strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward phases.
- Avoid using momentum to raise the weight.
Cable Biceps Curl (SZ-bar) Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
cable
resistance training
isolation exercise