The cable concentration curl is an isolation exercise targeting the bicep, performed with a cable machine while seated. It emphasizes strict form and muscle contraction by bracing the upper arm against the thigh.
Also Works
Forearms
How to Perform
1
Sit on a bench or chair with your feet flat on the floor and your knees slightly bent.
2
Hold the cable handle with an underhand grip and rest your elbow against the inside of your thigh.
3
Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the cable handle towards your shoulder while contracting your biceps.
4
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then inhale and slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.
5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.