1:50 Cable curls with Elbows pinned to sides 2:50 Rope curls with elbows lifting a little 3:33 High cable curls 5:25 Single Arm Low cable curls. 5:48 Reverse Cable curls 6:45 Behind the head Curls 7:03 Single Arm Preacher curls. Thanks John.
@@clunky9072 yeah same here. A lot of guys do the typical cringe worthy things: the classic “sit ups in between sets (mostly improperly) and behind the back pull downs”. Lol and who can forget the ever fun “floppy fish out of water jerky pull ups”. Did I leave anything out, fellas? LOL I would love to hear what you see. Haha
Been training for 30 years and I have to say you are by far the best bodybuilding channel. I have a very similar approach to training as you, if my tendons hurt I always try to find ways to work around the injury. Different grips, different machines, cables, occlusion sets etc. Thank you for all the great information I wish I had something like this channel especially during my first 20 years of training
I've never seen the reverse behind the head before, tomorrow is pull day so I'm looking forward to trying it. Side note: the medicine ball on the assisted dip machine is now one of my favorite, hit my triceps perfectly. Thank you for showing that 💯🤩
I get great results using cable exercises due to more constant tension. Gyms are closed, again, so doing mostly barbell work and those crappy tubes. Thanks, John, for making me miss cable machines even more.
I trained with some fine folks, but John - you are a very, very great trainer and coach! I love the attention to form, the care about injuries and the little adders on some of the exercises! Thank you as always.
Love cable workouts. Ive been subbing cable sets for dumbbells for awhile now. 3 shoulder surgeries and other assorted injuries make my joints scream....not nearly as bad on cables.
Fantastic video, I'm more interested in joint longevity than immediate gains. I couldn't keep doing skullcrushers specifically because it made my elbows hurt even with light weight.
Reat stuff John. Ive been doing a lot of these exercises lately in the gym & they really work. I do what's best for me and i feel really GOOD afterwards. Thanks John. You Rock brother. 😎💪
Music to my ears, I'd love a cable only series as I have cables at home. I can't believe I've not long came across your channel it's TOP notch love it!
I found that cables isolate those biceps a lot more than most free weight exercises. I think people have a tendency to cheat more on free weight exercises and swing dumbbells and barbells around without properly connecting with the muscle and letting the biceps do the work. People should 100% incorporate more cable work into their bicep training especially on high volume days as they can handle more workload too.
As a very tall guy, getting on your knees to do that cable curl doesnt work well, the cables tend to pull up and not out. The best solution is to do it standing, but do a single arm and stand out to the side. It allows for the same motion shorter guys get.
I recently embarked on the long and arduous path toward the one-armed pull up, and have read a lot of cautionary tales about tendonitis; these cable options look great for balancing out that added stress on my elbow from hangs, so I will definitely be incorporating them for my bicep work. Thanks for another great video!
That q&a was the most informative q&a I've ever seen. I even liked your little rant about bullshit channels. So much good info dog, thanks. Love your channel.
I call the crucifix curl the spider man curl (from the movie feat, iron man) and love that better than spider curls off the bench. Some fitness channels say it shortens the Brachialis but it’s too passive for me vs doing crucifix curl since I’m activity in shoulder flexion and attempt to contact my ears. I also have a better pump when the cable is just one notch above my shoulder. Nice John, love these
Oh yes...I love those spongy handles, and at 63 I do mostly cable work with some db mixed in. I like using those handles when doing reverse curls as it allows me to bring my fist close to my face...and give my biceps a good squeeze at the top. I never thought of supernating my grip on the crucifixion curls, I'll have to add that too. Love the videos and tips!
Hi John a great set of exercises to keep in the armoury for when we get injuries which we all do at times and it will keep us training so thank you. Can’t wait for the tricep video! Best wishes as always. Jim Harrison Cheshire UK.
Perfect vid, been slacking on bis with my pull workout bc I'm just getting back to the gym and I'm shot by the end the workout, I'll throw these in tomorrow (maybe today and do push tom when the tri vid out, les go!)
Hi John, Great video! Really enjoyed the selection of exercises that you showed as I'm definitely in need of more ideas for biceps exercises! Big thank you for making the video! Cheers, Billy
I do rope hammer cable curls (3:02) laying on the seated row bench. Brace your feet on the foot pad and position your shoulders and head over the end of the bench. Keep the elbows tucked in tight to your body. Much better than standing, in my opinion.
Hi John hope you an your family are well, love your videos very informative i like going gym an trying out what you have put up Plus no irritating back ground noise Keep up the great work an looking forward to many more of the same in 2021 , Happy Christmas an New Year to you an your family . Ram , UK
Great video John, I have been doing some of these for a few years. I am in my early 40’s and have been lifting for 20 years. I definitely struggle with joint pain. I agree these have definitely helped cheers !
Thanks for the video it's really appreciated I've been having issues with my rotator cuff and tennis elbow and it's really limited me to what I can do in the gym fingers crossed this'll work. Thanks again 👍
I've been doing the Low cable curl at 5:25 using a resistance band, albeit with both arms simultaneously, as my staple since lockdown and seen some of my best bicep gains in years. The benefits of a full stretch and resistance through the entire range of motion can't be matched.
Hi John you hit my favourite bicep exercises but I'm sure if you used a Stirrup handle or a rope handle you would enjoy it instead of using the straight bar on the lat pull-down machine stay safe and healthy
