Cable Curl With Curl Bar

Pro Tip

If a curved curl bar like the one animated makes your wrists feel uncomfortable, substitute it for a straight bar attachment instead.

How To

Stand upright with your arms fully extended, gripping the bar shoulder-width apart where the bar curves inward with palms facing away from you.
Keeping your upper arms by your side, exhale and raise the bar up towards your shoulders by flexing your arms. Avoid using your legs or back to lift.
Continue until your arms are fully flexed and the bar cannot be curled any further.
Inhale and lower the bar back down, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Inner Bicep

Inner portion of your bicep.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Lower Back

Center region of your back, spanning from the pelvis to just below the neck. However, parts of it are hidden beneath other muscles. The lower portion is the most visible.

Outer Bicep

Outer portion of your bicep.

Equipment

Curl Bar

This bar is called a curl bar, but can be used for things other than curling. If a substitute is needed and there are no other options, you can try using a straight bar instead.

Single Pulley Tower

If unavailable, you can go to a machine with two towers instead. If you do this, just use one of the two towers.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Cable Curl With Curl Bar

One Arm Cable Curl

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Smith Machine Curl

Zottman Preacher Curl

Preacher Curl Machine

EZ Bar Concentration Curl

Barbell Preacher Curl

Wide Grip Barbell Curl

Band Preacher Curl

Close Grip Lat Pulldown

Prone Incline Barbell Curl

Outer Dumbbell Curl

Preacher Hammer Curl

Dumbbell Concentration Curl