Rope Cable Curl

Curl the rope with the palms facing each other and spread the ends at the top; the neutral grip pulls in the brachioradialis.

Rope Cable Curl, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Rope on the low pulley, neutral grip, elbows pinned.

Steps

  1. Curl the rope up, palms facing.
  2. Spread the ends apart at the top.
  3. Lower under constant cable tension.

Common mistakes

Skipping the spread: the split at the top is the rope's point. Elbows chasing the rope forward: pinned. Stack slamming: stop short of rest.

Breathing

Exhale on the curl, inhale lowering.