Reverse Preacher Curls

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Quick answer

Reverse Preacher Curls is an intermediate isolation barbell exercise that mainly works the biceps, with the forearms assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front
Back

Primary

Secondary

How to do Reverse Preacher Curls

  1. 1

    Sit down at the preacher bench holding a barbell in a overhand grip (palms facing down).

  2. 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. 3

    Curl the barbell, contracting your biceps.

  4. 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 barbell instead.

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