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Cable V-Bar Biceps Curl

Close-grip cable curl using the V-bar angled handles for a semi-supinated or neutral wrist position.

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Exercise overview

Training details

BicepsForearms

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand facing the low pulley and hold the V-bar with a comfortable close grip, palms angled upward or inward.
  2. 02Brace your trunk, keep your wrists firm, and position your elbows beside your ribs.
  3. 03Curl the attachment upward by bending your elbows without swinging your torso or lifting your shoulders.
  4. 04Pause at the top when your biceps are shortened and your forearms approach vertical.
  5. 05Lower the V-bar slowly until your elbows straighten while maintaining cable tension.

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