Preacher Curls
How to do Preacher Curls
- 1
Sit down at the preacher bench holding a barbell in a underhand grip.
- 2
Place your triceps on the padding. Your elbows should be straight with your shoulders and should remain stationary throughout the exercise. This is your starting position.
- 3
Curl the barbell, contracting your biceps.
- 4
Squeeze the biceps at the top of the movement, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
Form cues
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
- Remember to keep your elbows stationary, only your forearms should move.
- Variation: you can use a preacher machine or dumbbells instead.
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