Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using a cable machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley
- Place a flat bench in front of a high pulley or lat pulldown machine.
- Hold the straight bar attachment using an underhand grip (palms up) that is about shoulder width.
- Lie on your back with your head over the end of the bench.
- Now extend your arms straight above your shoulders. Your torso and your arms should make a 90-degree angle and the elbows should be in. This will be your starting position.
- As you breathe out, curl the bar down in a semicircular motion until it touches your chin. Squeeze the biceps for a second at the top contracted position. Tip: As you execute this motion only the forearms should move. At no time should the upper arms be moving at all. They are to remain perpendicular throughout the movement.
- Return to starting position slowly.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do lying close-grip bar curl on high pulley work?
Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for lying close-grip bar curl on high pulley?
Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley uses cable machine.
Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of lying close-grip bar curl on high pulley?
Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl, Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band, EZ-Bar Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my lying close-grip bar curl on high pulley reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; lying close-grip bar curl on high pulley can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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