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    Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Brachialis
    Equipment
    Dumbbell
    Body Part
    Forearms
    Primary Muscle
    Brachialis
    Secondary Muscles
    Brachioradialis, Biceps Brachii
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    5.5
    Alternate Names
    Dumbbell Preacher Curl

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl

    1. Sit on a preacher bench with your legs pressed against it, and grab a dumbbell with one hand.
    2. With your arm extended and your elbow against the bench, curl the dumbbell upward while keeping your elbow stationary.
    3. Squeeze at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
    4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

    Common Mistakes

    • Letting the elbows move away from the body.
    • Using momentum instead of muscle strength to lift the weights.
    • Not fully extending the arms during the curl.

    Modifications

    • Use lighter weights to accommodate for mobility or strength limitations.
    • Perform the curl seated on a stability ball for added support.

    Tips

    • Keep your elbows fixed and close to your body throughout the movement.
    • Avoid swinging the weights; focus on slow, controlled movements to maximize muscle engagement.
    • Ensure you have a firm grip on the dumbbells to prevent slipping.

    Dumbbell Seated Preacher Curl Alternatives

    Dumbbell Preacher Curl

    Dumbbell Preacher Curl

    Body Part: Upper Arms

    Cable Squatting Curl

    Cable Squatting Curl

    Body Part: Upper Arms

    Dumbbell Preacher Curl over Exercise Ball

    Dumbbell Preacher Curl over Exercise Ball

    Body Part: Upper Arms

    Tags

    biceps
    forearms
    strength
    dumbbell
    muscle-building
    curl

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