How do you do the Bayesian Curl (Cable)?

Set a single handle on the lowest pulley and take it in one hand. Turn to face away from the stack and step forward until the cable draws your arm back behind your body. Stand tall with the working arm extended behind you and your free hand on your hip. Keep your upper arm still and bend your elbow to curl the handle forward and up. Squeeze your biceps at the top, then lower slowly to the stretched start. Finish your reps, then switch sides.

What muscles does the Bayesian Curl (Cable) work?

Mainly the biceps, with help from the forearms.

What are common Bayesian Curl (Cable) mistakes?

Moving the upper arm so the shoulder takes over. Standing too far from the stack. Leaning or swaying to get the handle up. Dropping the handle fast on the way down.

Bayesian Curl (Cable): how to do it, form cues and muscles worked

How to do it

Set a single handle on the lowest pulley and take it in one hand.
Turn to face away from the stack and step forward until the cable draws your arm back behind your body.
Stand tall with the working arm extended behind you and your free hand on your hip.
Keep your upper arm still and bend your elbow to curl the handle forward and up.
Squeeze your biceps at the top, then lower slowly to the stretched start.
Finish your reps, then switch sides.

Key cues

Upper arm stays still
Elbow close to your body
Squeeze at the top
Stand tall and don't sway
Lower slowly

Common mistakes

Moving the upper arm so the shoulder takes over
Standing too far from the stack
Leaning or swaying to get the handle up
Dropping the handle fast on the way down

Muscles worked

Primary: Biceps
Secondary: Forearms

Equipment

Cable machine and single handle.

References

StrengthLog: Bayesian Curl
BarBend: Bayesian Curl