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Cable squatting curl

Intermediate

Cable squatting curl is a isolation cable exercise for the biceps, also working the forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Biceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
Cable
Type
Isolation · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a cable handle to the lowest setting on a cable machine.
  2. 2Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Hold the cable handle with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and arms fully extended.
  4. 4Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and knees behind your toes.
  5. 5As you squat down, curl the cable handle towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top of the curl, squeezing your biceps.
  7. 7Slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

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  • Cable curlCable

Easier variations

  • Biceps leg concentration curlBodyweight
  • Bodyweight side lying biceps curlBodyweight
  • Cable close grip curlCable
  • Cable concentration curlCable

Harder variations

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  • Dumbbell bicep curl on exercise ball with leg raisedDumbbell
  • Dumbbell alternating bicep curl with leg raised on exercise ballDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated one arm bicep curl on exercise ball with leg raisedDumbbell
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