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Preacher Curl

Also known as Bench Curl

BicepsEZ-Bar / MachineIsolationBilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Rest the upper arms flat on the preacher pad with the armpits near the top edge and the arms extended.

02 /Execution

Curl the bar up until the forearms approach vertical, then lower under control to full extension.

03 /Key Cues
  • Keep the upper arms flat on the pad
  • Lower slowly at the bottom
  • Stay seated and stable
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Lifting the elbows off the pad
  • Dropping the weight out of the bottom
  • Too much load, too little control
05 /Variations
  • Single-arm preacher curl
  • Machine preacher curl
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.