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Behind-the-body cable curl alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the behind-the-body cable curl, best matches first.

  1. Band curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  2. Band hammer curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  3. Band overhand curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  4. Barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  5. Biceps curl machineTrains the biceps, same movement, needs preacher curl bench.
  6. Bodyweight bar curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs squat rack and barbell.
  7. Cable concentration curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  8. Cable curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  9. Cable drag curlTrains the biceps, same movement.
  10. Cable preacher curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs cable machine and preacher curl bench.
  11. Close-grip barbell curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs barbell.
  12. Concentration curlTrains the biceps, same movement, needs dumbbells and flat bench.

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