Exercise description of the standing cable curl.  Learn about the standing cable curl with videos, pictures, and other sports information.  Also learn how the standing cable curl can improve your sports performance.

Primary muscles worked:  Biceps

Synergist Muscles:  Forearms

Mechanics:  Isolation

Equipment:  Low Cable Tower with Bar Attachment

How to perform the exercise:  The standing cable curl's initial position is obtained by grabbing a straight bar attachment from a low set cable tower, the arms will be to the side of the body, with elbows tight to the sides. To begin the exercise, the athlete will flex the arms, bringing the bar up towards the shoulders in an arc-like path. This will cause the biceps to contract. Once the straight bar is a couple of inches from the shoulder (which varies from athlete to athlete), the weight is returned to the starting position.

Spotting the exercise:  The spotter can stand to the athlete's side and assist the athlete by pushing up on the straight bar if the athlete is unable to perform the desired number of repetitions on their own.

Sport specific application:  The standing cable curl will improve overall bicep strength. This is important for sports such as softball or any sport requiring and underhand motion.