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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Shoulders Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Exercise guide

Cable Overhead Curl

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Cable Overhead Curl is a resistance exercise targeting Biceps (Biceps Brachii) using Cable Pulley Machine.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Stand in the center of a cable machine with the pulleys set at the highest position. Grasp the handles with both hands, palms facing upward. Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height, almost parallel to the floor.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your back straight and elbows slightly bent.
  3. Curl the handles towards your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
  4. Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Cable Overhead Curl

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