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How to do Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley

Main muscle
Biceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Type
Strength

How to do it

  1. 1

    Place a flat bench in front of a high pulley or lat pulldown machine.

  2. 2

    Hold the straight bar attachment using an underhand grip (palms up) that is about shoulder width.

  3. 3

    Lie on your back with your head over the end of the bench.

  4. 4

    Now extend your arms straight above your shoulders. Your torso and your arms should make a 90-degree angle and the elbows should be in. This will be your starting position.

  5. 5

    As you breathe out, curl the bar down in a semicircular motion until it touches your chin. Squeeze the biceps for a second at the top contracted position. Tip: As you execute this motion only the forearms should move. At no time should the upper arms be moving at all. They are to remain perpendicular throughout the movement.

  6. 6

    Return to starting position slowly.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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