Single-Arm Cable Curl

Start

Finish

How to do it

Stand side-on to a low pulley with a single handle, keep the upper arm slightly behind the torso, and curl toward the shoulder with the elbow fixed in place.

Muscles worked

Primary: biceps · Also works: forearms

Equipment

Cables, Full gym

Common mistakes

• Letting the torso lean away from the machine to counterbalance heavy weight
• Allowing the working elbow to swing forward as the handle rises
• Doing more reps on the strong side and finishing the set uneven

Variations

• Behind-the-body single-arm cable curl for extra stretch
• Kneeling single-arm cable curl to remove body sway

Can't do this one? Swap it for

• Cable Biceps Curl
• Concentration Curl
• Resistance Band Biceps Curl

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