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Bending the elbows on a pull-up
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Bending the elbows on a pull-up

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1 minute
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Beginner level
Pulley
Biceps

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How to properly perform the exercise: Elbow curl with a cable pulley?

Movement performed by:

  • biceps

Starting position:

Stand in front of a low pulley. Grab the short bar attached to the cable pulley with both hands using an underhand grip. Spread your feet hip-width apart, bend your knees slightly. Keep your torso straight. Lower your arms and the cable in front of your torso, keeping your elbows straight. Pull your shoulder blades together, and pull your abs in.

Movement: Keeping your torso still, bend your elbows. Straighten your elbows to the starting position. Repeat, making sure to keep your elbows in the same place the entire time.

Tip: Keep your back straight, abs pulled in. Hands in an underhand grip and positioned narrowly. Feet hip-width apart. Knees slightly bent. Your torso remains stationary. Keep your elbows in the same place the entire time (do not move forward or They retract).

You will need a pulley to perform this exercise.

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1 minute
For all
Beginner level
Pulley
Biceps