How to do cable curls
Cable
curls are roughly equivalent to alternate dumbbell curls.
They're good to do because they allow constant tension to be
placed on the muscle throughout the entire range of motion.
They are also good because they give you a psychological change of
pace.
Here
is how you would perform this exercise.
1.
Grab hold of the handle from the bottom attachment of the Cable
Crossover machine. (Different, interchangeable attachments
are often used on cables. For this exercise use a
square-shaped handle.
2.
Make sure that your palm is facing inward with your arm crossing
your body slightly.
3.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
4.
Slowly bend your elbow, stopping just short of your shoulder.
5.
Slowly straighten your elbow, stopping just short of a fully
straight position. The rhythm is the same here as for every
other exercise, up for a three count and down for a three count.
Don'ts
-Lean
backward to assist you with getting the weight up. If you
need to do this before your last rep, reduce the weight instead.
-Allow
the weight to bring your body forward as you lower it. If
this happens, then lighten the load.
Do's
-Keep
your abdomen tight and knees slightly bent to protect your back.
