A biceps curl using a dual cable machine to target each arm independently.
- +Keeps tension through the movement
- +Helps balance left and right arms
- –Can be awkward to coordinate
- –Easy to involve shoulders or momentum
This exercise targets:
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Biceps
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Forearms
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Set both pulleys to the lowest setting and attach single handles
- Stand centered between stacks, feet shoulder-width, slight stagger if needed
- Grab handles with palms up, arms down and slightly in front, shoulders down and back
- Keep elbows pinned to your sides; don’t let them drift forward
- Curl both handles up in an arc toward your shoulders; squeeze the biceps at the top
- Lower slowly until elbows are straight but not locked, keeping tension
- Breathe out as you curl up; breathe in as you lower
- Avoid swinging, shrugging, or bending wrists; use a controlled tempo