
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
bicepsupper arms
Dumbbell Preacher Curl
The dumbbell preacher curl is an isolation exercise targeting the biceps, performed on a preacher bench to minimize shoulder involvement and maximize biceps engagement.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on a preacher curl bench with your upper arms resting on the pad and your chest against it.
- 2.Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing up and your arms fully extended.
- 3.Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights while contracting your biceps.
- 4.Continue to raise the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- 5.Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your biceps.
- 6.Inhale and slowly begin to lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
forearms
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