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Dual Low Cable Bicep Curl
Dual Low Cable Bicep Curl - a strength movement targeting the biceps.
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01 · Overview
What it is & why it matters
Dual Low Cable Bicep Curl is a isolation pull that primarily develops the biceps. Performed with cable, it builds strength, stability and control through a full range of motion when programmed with intent.
02 · Execution
Step-by-step instructions
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Set up
Take a stable stance and grip the cable with the lift positioned over your base of support. Brace the core and pack the shoulders before the first rep.
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Initiate the rep
Begin the movement by driving the elbows, keeping the target muscle (biceps) loaded throughout.
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Working range
Move through the full available range without losing position. Avoid bouncing out of the stretched position - use a controlled tempo.
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Finish the rep
Return to the start position by reversing the movement under control and squeezing the biceps at the top.
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Breathing
Inhale and brace before the rep, exhale on the hardest portion of the lift.
03 · Coaching
Pro tips
- Think about the biceps doing the work, not just moving the load from A to B.
- Match weight to clean technique - leave 1–2 reps in reserve until form is dialed.
- Control the eccentric (lowering) phase - that's where the muscle grows.
- Initiate every rep with the back, not the biceps.
04 · Avoid
Common mistakes
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Using momentum to move the weight instead of muscular tension.
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Cutting the range of motion short to handle heavier loads.
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Losing the brace or letting the lower back round at the bottom of the rep.
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Shrugging the shoulders to the ears instead of pulling with the lats.
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