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Barbell Preacher Curl

The Barbell Preacher Curl is a barbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Biceps
Also works
Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Upper arms

Step by step

  1. Sit on a preacher bench and place your upper arms securely against the angled pad.
  2. Grip the barbell with a shoulder-width underhand (supinated) grip.
  3. Start with your arms fully extended while keeping your chest close to the pad.
  4. Curl the barbell upward toward your shoulders by flexing your elbows and contracting your biceps.
  5. Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement without lifting your elbows off the pad.
  6. Lower the barbell slowly until your arms are fully extended again.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions with full control.

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