Arms · Cable
Cable Standing Inner Curl
How to do the cable standing inner curl, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Cable
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Flexion
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Set a low cable pulley and grip a single handle with your palm up, standing side-on so the cable runs across your body toward the stack. Keeping your elbow pinned to your side, curl the handle up and slightly across, then lower under control. Complete the set, then switch arms.
- 1Inner biceps contracting as you curl up and across
- 2Elbow staying fixed against your side
- 3A full stretch in the biceps as you lower
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbow drift forward or away from your body
- Swinging your torso to start the curl
- Rushing the lowering phase
Muscles worked
The cable standing inner curl mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.
- BicepsPrimary
- ForearmsSupport
- Front DeltsMinor
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- How to do the cable hammer curl
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Last reviewed June 2026.