Cable One Arm 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
- Single Arm Cable Bicep Curl
How to: Cable One Arm Curl
- Attach a single handle to the low pulley on a cable machine.
- Stand facing the machine and grasp the handle with one hand, palm facing up.
- Step back to create tension on the cable.
- Keeping your elbow stationary, curl the handle towards your shoulder while squeezing the bicep.
- Pause briefly at the top, then lower the handle back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps, then switch arms.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the weights instead of using controlled movements.
- Letting the elbow drift away from the body.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter weight to learn proper form.
- Use a band instead of a cable for easier tension management.
Tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body to maximize bicep engagement.
- Control the movement to maintain tension on the biceps throughout the exercise.
Cable One Arm Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
upper arms
cable
isolation
arm workout