Preacher Curl

Cable Preacher Curl Exercise

Target Muscle: Brachialis (Upper Arms)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Pull Exercise | Utility: Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Wrist Flexors

Synergists: Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis

Preacher Curl Instructions

Preacher Curl Technique

Sit on preacher bench placing back of arms on pad. Grasp cable bar with shoulder width underhand grip.

Preacher Curl Form

Raise cable bar toward shoulders. Lower cable bar until arms are fully extended. Repeat.

Seat should be adjusted to allow arm pit to rest near top of pad. Back of upper arm should remaining on pad throughout movement. The long head (lateral head) of biceps brachii is activated significantly more than short head (medial head) of biceps brachii since short head enters into active insufficiency as it continues to contract. At bottom position, weight stack in use should not make contact with remaining weight stack.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Concentration Curl
2. Preacher Curl, One Arm
3. Prone Incline Curl