Preacher curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Biceps · Short head
- Low load
- Forearms · Flexors
How to do it
Set the seat so the armpits sit into the top of the pad and the upper arms rest flat along it. Curl the bar up, squeeze, then lower under control without fully locking the elbow out at the bottom. That bottom position is the vulnerable one — stop just short of full extension, especially with heavy weight.
Form cues
- Armpits into the top of the pad
- Do not fully lock the elbow at the bottom
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ElbowWrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.