Description

Drag curls are a variation of bicep curls. In this exercise, there is tension on the biceps even in the bent position, which is not the case with normal bicep curls.

Exercise

Drag Curls

With straight bar

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Kabelzug

Tutorial

1

Position the cable pulley at foot height and attach a straight bar. Keep your back straight and fix your shoulder blades (shoulders back and then down).
2

Grip the straight bar at shoulder width, palms facing forward. Hold the bar in front of your body and let your arms hang down. Place your elbows slightly behind your back.
3

Move the bar towards your lower chest by pushing your elbows back. The bar moves upwards in a vertical line. Exhale and tense your biceps hard.
4

Lower the bar slowly and in a controlled manner until your arms are fully extended again and in the starting position. Breathe in as you do so.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Keep your elbows behind your body. Keep the wrist straight in line to avoid putting too much strain on the forearm. Also make sure to perform the movement slowly and in a controlled manner to exert maximum tension on the biceps and avoid injury.
Don't confuse this exercise with the neck pull! Your shoulders remain in the same position and are not pulled upwards.