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Cable Overhead Curl Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Barbell Curl Press Extension demonstration

Barbell Curl Press Extension
2
Dumbbell Curl Press Extension demonstration

Dumbbell Curl Press Extension
3
Battling Ropes demonstration

Battling Ropes
4
Dumbbell Curl to Press demonstration

Dumbbell Curl to Press
5
Cable Seated Overhead Curl (SZ Bar) demonstration

Cable Seated Overhead Curl (SZ Bar)
6
Cable Seated Overhead Curl demonstration

Cable Seated Overhead Curl
7
Cable Curl with Multipurpose V Bar demonstration

Cable Curl with Multipurpose V Bar
8
Cable Preacher Curl (Rope Attachment) demonstration

Cable Preacher Curl (Rope Attachment)
9
Ring Arm Curl demonstration

Ring Arm Curl
10
Suspender Biceps Curl demonstration

Suspender Biceps Curl
11
Suspender Arm Curl demonstration

Suspender Arm Curl
12
Side Step Arm Curl demonstration

Side Step Arm Curl

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Cable Overhead Curl trains

Primary Biceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior

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