Elbows swing forward
Upper arms move; anterior delt assists.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidUpper trapezius
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Pull · Upper Body
Cable Curl
Coaching cues
- Low pulley; supinated grip; elbows pinned at sides
- Constant tension throughout — cable maintains load at full extension
- Curl to full contraction; pause
- Lower slowly — don't let cable yank arms down
Common faults 2
Trunk leans back
Body reclines to help move the weight.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollErector spinae↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗