Standing Biceps Cable Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using a cable machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Standing Biceps Cable Curl
- Stand up with your torso upright while holding a cable curl bar that is attached to a low pulley. Grab the cable bar at shoulder width and keep the elbows close to the torso. The palm of your hands should be facing up (supinated grip). This will be your starting position.
- While holding the upper arms stationary, curl the weights while contracting the biceps as you breathe out. Only the forearms should move. Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second as you squeeze the muscle.
- Slowly begin to bring the curl bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Standing Biceps Cable Curl
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Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
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Incline Inner Biceps Curl
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Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl
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Standing Concentration Curl
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Wide-Grip Standing Barbell Curl
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Cable Preacher Curl
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Reverse Cable Curl
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Standing Dumbbell Reverse Curl
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Standing Inner-Biceps Curl
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do standing biceps cable curl work?
Standing Biceps Cable Curl primarily works the biceps.
What equipment do I need for standing biceps cable curl?
Standing Biceps Cable Curl uses cable machine.
Standing Biceps Cable Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Standing Biceps Cable Curl 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 standing biceps cable curl?
Close-Grip Standing Barbell Curl, Incline Inner Biceps Curl, Seated Dumbbell Inner Biceps Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my standing biceps cable curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; standing biceps cable curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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