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Cable Rope Preacher Curl

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Rope Preacher Curl.

MediumBiceps

About this exercise

The Cable Preacher Curl with a rope attachment is a strict biceps isolation exercise that combines the fixed arm position of the preacher bench with the natural wrist rotation allowed by a rope handle. The bench eliminates momentum while the rope lets you supinate the wrists at the top for a stronger biceps contraction.

How to Perform

  • Set the cable to the lowest pulley position and attach a rope handle
  • Sit or stand at the preacher bench and place the backs of your upper arms firmly against the pad
  • Grip the rope ends with a neutral grip, arms nearly fully extended
  • Curl the rope upward toward your shoulders, rotating your wrists outward slightly as you reach the top
  • Squeeze your biceps hard at the peak contraction
  • Slowly lower the rope back to the starting position with your arms nearly fully extended
  • Repeat for the target number of reps

Muscle Activation

Primary
Biceps
Secondary
Inner forearm

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Cable Rope Preacher Curl

The Cable Rope Preacher 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.

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