Overhead Cable Curl / Crucifix Curls
How to Do Overhead Cable Curl / Crucifix Curls
- Set up a cable station by adjusting the pulley height on each side to a little higher than shoulder height.
- Attach a stirrup type handle to each pulley.
- Select aweight that is comfortable, making sure the weight is the same on both sides of the machine.
- Stand between the two weight stacks of the machine,with your feet shoulder width apart.
- Extend your arms fully to your sides and grip the handles with an underhand grip.
- Make sure your arms and shoulders are in a straight line and alligned with the handles. This is the start position
- Exhale and contract your biceps to curl your forearms towards your shoulders.
- Continue until your forearms and biceps touch. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your biceps.
- Return to the star position in a smooth action while inhaling.
- Repeat.
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Overhead Cable Curl / Crucifix Curls Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Overhead Cable Curl / Crucifix Curls targets biceps and also works abs. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: cable station.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated dumbbell bicep curls, dumbbell biceps curl to shoulder press and trx suspension strap bicep curls. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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