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Biceps

Lying Cable Curl

Lying Cable Curl (Start)Lying Cable Curl (End)
LevelIntermediateEquipmentCableMechanicIsolationForcePull

A biceps curl performed lying on your back with a low cable.

Strength
Primary musclesBiceps

Energy burned

≈ 15 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.6 kcal/min

Estimate range 11–18 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked3 %
Effort during a set3.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Lie on the floor with your feet toward a low pulley.
  2. 2Hold the bar with your arms extended.

How to perform

  1. 1Curl the bar toward your chest.
  2. 2Squeeze your biceps.
  3. 3Lower slowly.
  4. 4Keep your elbows still.

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