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Cable concentration curl

The cable concentration curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps. It involves using a cable machine to perform a curl with one arm while the elbow is braced against the inner thigh, ensuring strict form and maximum biceps engagement.

How to perform: Cable concentration curl

At a glance

Area
Upper arms
Main muscle
Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your elbow stationary against your inner thigh.
  • Use a slow and controlled motion.
  • Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
  • Focus on squeezing the biceps at the top of the movement.

What to watch out for

  • Elbow injuries
  • Severe wrist pain
  • Shoulder impingement

Also known as

Curl concentrato ai cavi, biceps cable curl, isolation biceps exercise

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