Cable Seated Curl

Seated on the end of a bench facing a low pulley, both elbows rest on the thighs and curl a short bar; the thighs work like a preacher pad.

How to do it

Setup

Seated on the end of a bench facing a low pulley, leaning forward, elbows on the thighs behind the knees, short bar held underhand.

Steps

Curl the bar toward the chest, elbows on the thighs.
Squeeze at the top without sitting up.
Lower until the arms are nearly straight.

Common mistakes

Sitting up to move the stack: stay leaned over the thighs. Elbows sliding toward the knees: re-set them before each rep. Plates resting between reps: stop just before they touch.

Breathing

Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.