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    Dumbbell Zottman Preacher Curl Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Biceps Brachii
    Equipment
    Dumbbell
    Body Part
    Upper Arms
    Primary Muscle
    Biceps Brachii
    Secondary Muscles
    Brachioradialis, Wrist Flexors, Brachialis
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    4.5
    Alternate Names
    Zottman Curl

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Dumbbell Zottman Preacher Curl

    1. Sit on a preacher bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing up.
    2. Curl the weights towards your shoulders while keeping your elbows steady on the bench.
    3. At the top of the movement, rotate your wrists so your palms face downward.
    4. Lower the weights back to the starting position with control.
    5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Common Mistakes

    • Using momentum to lift the weights.
    • Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
    • Letting the elbows move away from the body.

    Modifications

    • Use lighter weights to maintain control.
    • Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the lower back.

    Tips

    • Keep your elbows close to your body.
    • Control the weights during the lowering phase to maximize muscle engagement.
    • Maintain a straight back throughout the exercise.

    Tags

    biceps
    curls
    strength
    upper arms
    dumbbells
    intermediate

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