Preacher Curl, One Arm

Cable Preacher Curl, One Arm 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, One Arm Instructions

Preacher Curl, One Arm Technique

Grasp cable stirup and sit on preacher bench placing back of arms on pad, palm up.

Preacher Curl, One Arm Form

Raise cable bar bringing stirrup upward toward shoulder of same arm. Lower stirrup until arm is 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
3. Prone Incline Curl