45 Minutes Advanced Biceps Workout with Cable Machine
A 45 minutes endurance workout targeting your biceps using cable machine equipment. 4 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for advanced lifters.
45 Minutes
Duration
9
Total Sets
15-25 reps
Rep Range
~354
Est. Calories
The Workout
Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.
Form cues
- Set both cables to shoulder height and stand in the center, arms extended to each side.
- Curl both handles toward your ears by flexing the elbows — do not move the upper arms.
- Squeeze the biceps hard in the fully contracted position.
Set a cable to the lowest position and face away from the machine, handle in one hand.
Form cues
- Set a cable to the lowest position and face away from the machine, handle in one hand.
- Let your arm extend behind your body — your shoulder should be in slight extension.
- Curl the handle forward and up without moving your upper arm or shoulder.
Attach a rope to a low cable, grab both ends with a neutral grip.
Form cues
- Attach a rope to a low cable, grab both ends with a neutral grip.
- Stand upright with elbows pinned to your sides and curl the rope toward your shoulders.
- At the top, split the rope ends apart slightly for an extra squeeze.
Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.
Form cues
- Stand facing a low cable with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the bar or rope attachment with an underhand grip.
- Curl up while keeping your elbows pinned to your sides.
Why This Workout Works
This workout is built around the principles of endurance training. Use lighter loads (40-60% 1RM) with high reps. Minimize rest between sets to challenge your cardiovascular system. Circuit training and supersets are particularly effective. Focus on maintaining form even as fatigue accumulates.
Training Parameters
- Rep Range: 15-25 reps — designed for sustained muscular effort
- Rest Periods: 30-45 seconds — short rest to maximize calorie burn
- Sets Per Exercise: 2-3 sets — optimized for endurance
Biceps Training Tips
- *Vary your grip width and angle — supinated, neutral, and pronated grips each emphasize different portions of the biceps and brachialis.
- *Incline curls stretch the long head more than standing curls, producing a fuller peak.
- *Keep elbows pinned to your sides — swinging reduces bicep activation.
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