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Cable Drag Curl
Cable Drag Curl 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
5
Alternate Names
Cable Bicep Curl
How to: Cable Drag Curl
Stand facing the cable machine with the handle attached to the low pulley.
Grab the handle with an underhand grip and step back slightly, keeping tension in the cable.
With your elbow close to your side, curl the handle toward your shoulder.
Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
Failing to keep elbows stationary.
Using too much weight, which leads to poor form.
Rushing through the movement instead of maintaining control.
Modifications
Use a lighter weight to maintain form.
Perform the exercise seated if standing causes discomfort.
Tips
Keep your elbows close to your body to prevent swinging.
Focus on the contraction of your biceps at the top of the curl.
Perform the exercise in a controlled manner to avoid momentum.
Cable Drag Curl Alternatives
Cable Close Grip Curl
Body Part:
Upper Arms
Cable Concentration Curl
Body Part:
Upper Arms
Cable Lying Bicep Curl
Body Part:
Upper Arms
Cable One Arm Curl
Body Part:
Upper Arms
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
cable
fitness
weight training
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