Exercise guide

Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip

The Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip emphasizes the brachialis and forearms while still engaging the biceps. Using an overhand grip shifts focus away from the biceps peak and helps build arm thickness and grip strength. The cable provides constant tension throughout the movement.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
Biceps muscle illustration
Sculpt
How to

How to do the Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip

  1. 01

    Set a cable pulley to the low position and attach a straight bar.

  2. 02

    Stand facing the machine and grip the bar with an overhand grip.

  3. 03

    Place your feet shoulder-width apart and brace your core.

  4. 04

    Keep your elbows close to your sides and arms extended.

  5. 05

    Curl the bar upward by bending your elbows.

  6. 06

    Lift until the bar reaches upper-ab or chest height.

  7. 07

    Lower the bar back down slowly with control.

  8. 08

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Use lighter weight than standard curls.
  • Avoid swinging the bar or leaning back.
  • Control the lowering phase to maximize forearm engagement.
Muscles

Muscles worked

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip work?

The Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip primarily targets the Biceps. Supporting muscles include Forearms.

Is the Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip a compound or isolation exercise?

The Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip?

You need the following equipment: Cable Machine, Straight Bar.

What difficulty level is the Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip?

The Cable Standing Bicep Curl Reverse-Grip is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

The adaptive health app

Bring training, nutrition, and recovery into one system.

Sculpt synthesizes every input from your body and your training, then builds the plan. No spreadsheets. No guessing.