How to Do Cable Overhead Curl

Cable Overhead Curl is a biceps exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Overhead Curl

  1. 01Stand in the center of a cable crossover machine, holding the D-handles with an underhand grip and arms extended to the sides.
  2. 02Position the elbows at shoulder height and slightly forward of the midline.
  3. 03Curl the handles toward the ears by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms perfectly still.
  4. 04Squeeze the biceps at the point of maximum flexion for one second.
  5. 05Incorporate a slow three-second eccentric as you extend the arms back to the start position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Overhead Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Align the elbows with the cable pulleys to ensure the line of force stays directly on the biceps throughout the contraction.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Overhead Curl questions

What muscles does Cable Overhead Curl work?

Cable Overhead Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Overhead Curl correctly?

Stand in the center of a cable crossover machine, holding the D-handles with an underhand grip and arms extended to the sides. Position the elbows at shoulder height and slightly forward of the midline. Curl the handles toward the ears by flexing the elbows while keeping the upper arms perfectly still. Squeeze the biceps at the point of maximum flexion for one second. Incorporate a slow three-second eccentric as you extend the arms back to the start position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Overhead Curl?

Align the elbows with the cable pulleys to ensure the line of force stays directly on the biceps throughout the contraction.

Is Cable Overhead Curl suitable for beginners?

Cable Overhead Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Overhead Curl?

Cable Overhead Curl uses cable.

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