Cable Drag Curl

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Learn how to do the Cable Drag Curl with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Biceps, with secondary emphasis on Forearms.

Cable Drag Curl exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Drag Curl

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Drag Curl with correct form:

  1. 1Stand facing a cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Grasp the cable attachment with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and arms fully extended.
  3. 3Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the cable attachment towards your shoulders by contracting your biceps.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
  5. 5Inhale and slowly lower the cable attachment back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Drag Curl Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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