Preacher Curl
A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.
Instructions
- Sit at a preacher bench with the back of your upper arms on the pad.
- Hold a barbell or dumbbells with an underhand grip.
- Extend your arms fully without locking your elbows.
- Curl the weight upward, focusing on contracting the biceps.
- Lower the weight back to the starting position with control.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using momentum to lift the weight.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom.
- Letting the elbows flare out during the curl.
Additional Information
General | |
Difficulty | beginner |
Force | pull |
Mechanic | isolation |
Equipment | barbell |
Muscle | biceps |