Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Drag Curl.
The cable drag curl is a biceps exercise in which the bar is dragged up along the torso rather than following a standard arc, keeping the elbows traveling backward. This technique increases peak contraction and strongly isolates the long head of the biceps.
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The Cable Drag Curl is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.