BicepsBeginnerIsolation

Preacher Curl

Curl with the upper arm on a pad; strict and simple.

Preacher Curl: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • No cheating possible
  • Strong peak contraction

How to do it

  1. Armpits snug on the pad
  2. Lower until the arms are almost straight
  3. Curl up and squeeze

Common mistakes

  • Dropping fast at the bottom
  • Lifting the elbows off the pad

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
8–12
Rest
75 s
Reps in reserve
1
Load step
2.5 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Elbow · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse elbow limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

Alternatives

No equipment

Programs that use it

6×/week12 weeks

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