Cable Drag Curl
Expert Advice
Keep your elbows back and the bar close to your body throughout the curl to maximize bicep contraction.
How-to-do Steps
- Attach a straight bar to a low pulley cable machine and grab it with a shoulder-width underhand grip.
- Stand upright and drag the bar up along your body by pulling your elbows back.
- Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Drag Curl primarily targets the Biceps, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Biceps100%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Drag Curl work?
Cable Drag Curl primarily targets the Biceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Drag Curl?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Drag Curl suitable for beginners?
Cable Drag Curl is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
