Cable Seated Overhead 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 Overhead Bicep Curl
How to: Cable Seated Overhead Curl
- Sit on a bench with the back support and grab the cable with both hands.
- Position your elbows at shoulder height and begin curling the handles overhead.
- Lower the cables back to the starting position with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare out.
- Not completing the range of motion.
- Using too much weight, causing form breakdown.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter weights if experiencing discomfort.
- Use resistance bands if cable equipment is unavailable.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning forward during the curl.
- Control the movement to prevent using momentum from the cables.
- Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the curl.
Cable Seated Overhead Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
cable
arm workout
upper arms
isolation