Barbell 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 Preacher Curl
- Sit at a preacher bench with your upper arms resting on the pad.
- Grip the barbell with an underhand grip at shoulder width.
- Curl the weight up towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows stationary.
- Pause at the top, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the weight instead of using controlled movements.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
- Lifting too heavy, leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight or perform the exercise seated for stability.
- Use an EZ bar to reduce wrist strain.
Tips
- Keep your elbows stable and close to your body.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward movements.
- Focus on muscle contraction at the top of the curl.
Barbell Preacher Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
strength
arms
barbell
curl
upper body