Cable Reverse Grip 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
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Grip Cable Curl
How to: Cable Reverse Grip Biceps Curl (SZ-bar)
- Attach a reverse grip handle to a low cable pulley.
- Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the handle with an underhand grip, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Curl the handle up towards your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top.
- Lower the weight back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting elbows flare out.
- Using momentum to lift the weight.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to maintain form.
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the motion.
- Control the weight during both the lift and the lower phase.
- Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the curl.
Cable Reverse Grip Biceps Curl (SZ-bar) Alternatives
Tags
biceps
cable
strength
upper arms
curl
fitness