Barbell Lying Preacher Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Preacher Curl
How to: Barbell Lying Preacher Curl
- Sit on the preacher bench and hold the barbell with an underhand grip.
- Rest your upper arms on the pad, ensuring your elbows are stationary.
- Curl the barbell towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
- Pause briefly at the top before lowering the weight back to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the weights instead of maintaining controlled movements.
- Lifting too heavy and compromising form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to focus on form.
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain.
Tips
- Keep your elbows resting on the preacher curl pad.
- Control the weight on the way down to maximize muscle engagement.
- Breathe out while lifting and inhale while lowering the weight.
Barbell Lying Preacher Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
arms
strength
curl
barbell
muscle building