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Rope cable curl

Cable low, elbows slightly in front, wrists neutral.

Muscles

Primary
biceps
Supporting
forearms

Mechanics

Pattern
elbow flexion
Equipment
cable
Geometry
Variable Range
Energy model
Glycolytic Pathway (10-90s)
Target feel
Biceps shorten while shoulders stay quiet.
Progression
Add reps before load; keep peak squeeze visible.
Regression
Use dumbbells if cable station is taken.

Watch for

  • Leaning back
  • Letting elbows drift behind torso

Substitutions

  • EZ-bar curl
  • Dumbbell curl
  • Bayesian cable curl
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