Dumbbell Preacher Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Preacher Curl
How to: Dumbbell Preacher Curl
- Sit on the preacher bench with your upper arms resting on the bench.
- Grip the dumbbell with an underhand grip and start with your arms extended.
- Curl the dumbbell towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows stationary.
- Squeeze at the top and slowly lower back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting the elbows off the bench.
- Using too much weight, leading to form breakdown.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the curl.
Modifications
- Use a lighter dumbbell or perform the exercise without weights.
- Adjust the seat height on the preacher bench for comfort.
Tips
- Keep your elbows stationary on the preacher bench.
- Avoid swinging the dumbbell; use controlled movements.
- Focus on squeezing your biceps at the top of the movement.
Dumbbell Preacher Curl Alternatives
Tags
biceps
arms
strength
dumbbell
preacher curl
upper body