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Cable Bar Curl

Constant tension curl from bottom to top.

BeginnerCable machine3 × 12–15
Cable Bar Curl demonstration thumbnail — Standing Straight Bar Cable Bicep Curls (Tutorial + Tips) | Team Evolve
BicepsCable machine

Cable Bar Curl

Demo · Vivian Ngo

Verified Cable Bar Curl demonstration by Vivian Ngo. Click to play.

How to do the Cable Bar Curl

  1. 1Elbows anchored
  2. 2Curl to shoulders
  3. 3Slow release

Benefits of the Cable Bar Curl

  • Builds strength and size in the biceps through a full, controlled range of motion
  • Constant tension through the full range — no easy point in the rep
  • Loads predictably week to week, which makes progressive overload simple to track

Sources

Exercise information is provided for general educational purposes. Choose movements appropriate for your ability level and stop if you experience pain, dizziness, unusual shortness of breath or other concerning symptoms. Seek appropriate medical or fitness guidance when needed.

  1. 1Behm et al. (2016) — Acute effects of stretching on range of motion and performanceApplied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services