High Pulley Curls

Stand between the pulleys with the arms outstretched in a “cross” and grasp the handles of the high pulleys with an underhand grip:

– Inhale and bend the elbows to bring the hands toward the body.
– Exhale at the end of the movement.

This exercise, which is most often performed as a cool-down at the end of an arm session, focuses the work on the short head of the biceps brachii, which has been stretched and put under tension in the “cross” start-up position.

This exercise also contracts the monoarticular brachialis elbow flexor.

Perform this exercise with light weights so that you can concentrate and feel the contraction at the inside of the biceps brachii. Sets of high reps provide the best results.

Alternating High Pulley Curl – this exercise is performed using a cable machine with a high pulley attachment. The individual stands facing the machine and curls one arm at a time.