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Preacher Curl Barbell

The Preacher Curl Barbell is a barbell exercise that targets the biceps, with the forearms assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

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

Step by step

  1. Sit on the preacher bench and position your upper arms firmly against the angled pad.
  2. Grip the barbell with a shoulder-width underhand grip.
  3. Start with your arms fully extended and your chest close to the pad.
  4. Curl the bar upward toward your shoulders by contracting your biceps.
  5. Squeeze your biceps hard at the top of the movement.
  6. Slowly lower the barbell back to full extension while keeping tension in the arms.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions without lifting your elbows off the pad.

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