Overhead biceps curls on the high block

For the Overhead Biceps Curls at the elevated block, stand upright between the cable towers. Keep your legs hip-width apart, and your back is straight. Ideally, create a slight arch in your lower back to protect it. Engage your muscles before starting the Overhead Biceps Curls at the elevated block.

Movement execution

To begin, you can execute the Overhead Biceps Curls at the elevated block unilaterally. Hold the cable grip with an underhand grip. Your arm is almost fully extended to the side, hovering parallel to the ground. A slight bend in the elbow provides joint protection. Now, bend your forearm towards your head during this movement, exhaling as you do so. Return to the starting position while inhaling deeply and evenly. Your gaze can be on the extended arm or directly forward.

Additionally, there is the option to perform the Overhead Biceps Curls at the elevated block bilaterally. Hold the grips with both hands in an underhand grip. Your gaze is forward. Start exhaling as you bend your forearms until your hands are approximately at head height. Then, move your forearms back and take a breath until your arms are almost fully extended again.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information regarding the targeted muscles and common mistakes when performing the exercise Overhead Bicep Curls at the elevated block can be found on the website Cable Curls.

Alternative variations to overhead biceps curls on the high block

To add more diversity to your training, you can also resort to comparable exercises or alternative executions of the Overhead Bicep Curls at the elevated block.