Cable Incline Close grip Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Biceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Biceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Close Grip Curl
How to: Cable Incline Close grip Curl
- Adjust the cable pulley to the lowest setting.
- Stand facing the cable machine and grasp the cable handle with both hands in a close grip.
- Keep your elbows close to your body as you curl the handle towards your shoulders.
- Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement and then slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out.
- Using momentum to lift the weight.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to ensure proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated to provide more stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Control the weight during both the lift and the descent to engage the muscles effectively.
- Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the curl.
Cable Incline Close grip Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
upper arms
strength
cable
curl
fitness