Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
bicepsupper arms
Cable Reverse Preacher Curl
The cable reverse preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed using a cable machine and a preacher curl bench. It emphasizes the brachialis and forearm muscles due to the reverse (pronated) grip.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the cable machine so that the preacher curl pad is at chest height.
- 2.Sit on the preacher curl bench and place your upper arms on the pad, with your palms facing down and your elbows fully extended.
- 3.Grab the cable handles with an underhand grip, shoulder-width apart.
- 4.Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the handles towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
- 6.Inhale and slowly lower the handles back to the starting position, fully extending your elbows.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
forearms
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