Cable Curl
Cable curls for constant tension through the full range. It works mainly the biceps, with help from the forearm flexors.
Flawless ranks it by lifetime volume: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 25,000 kg.
How to do Cable Curl
- Set a straight bar on the low pulley, take it with an underhand grip about shoulder width and step back until the cable is tight, arms straight.
- Curl the bar up towards the shoulders by bending the elbows only, upper arms at your sides.
- Squeeze the biceps at the top for a second.
- Lower slowly to straight arms; the cable keeps tension the whole way, so don't rush the bottom.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Biceps | Biceps brachii |
| Secondary | Forearm flexors | Flexores antebrachii |
Muscle data from StrengthLog.
Why do it
- Biceps size — the classic measure
- Stronger pulling for back work
- Elbow tendons and forearm get worked
How Flawless ranks Cable Curl
| Rank | Total volume |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 5,000 kg |
| Gold | 25,000 kg |
| Platinum | 50,000 kg |
| Diamond | 100,000 kg |
| Obsidian | 150,000 kg |
| Painite | 250,000 kg |
| Antimatter | 1,000,000 kg |
Flawless ranks Cable Curl by lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.
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Questions
What muscles does Cable Curl work?
It works mainly the biceps, with help from the forearm flexors.
How do you do Cable Curl?
Set a straight bar on the low pulley, take it with an underhand grip about shoulder width and step back until the cable is tight, arms straight. Curl the bar up towards the shoulders by bending the elbows only, upper arms at your sides. Squeeze the biceps at the top for a second. Lower slowly to straight arms; the cable keeps tension the whole way, so don't rush the bottom.
How does Flawless rank Cable Curl?
By lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. Gold starts at 25,000 kg and Diamond at 100,000 kg, the same for everyone.
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