Lever Preacher Curl (plate loaded) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachialis
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Biceps Brachii, Brachioradialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Plate Loaded Preacher Curl
How to: Lever Preacher Curl (plate loaded)
- Sit on the preacher curl machine with your upper arms resting on the pad.
- Grip the handle with an underhand grip (palms facing up).
- Curl the weight towards your shoulders while keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Squeeze your biceps at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to drift away from the machine.
- Using momentum to lift the weight.
- Not fully extending arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce strain.
- Adjust the seat height for comfort.
Tips
- Keep your elbows stable and close to the machine.
- Focus on squeezing your biceps at the top of the movement.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward phases.
Lever Preacher Curl (plate loaded) Alternatives
Tags
arms
biceps
strength
fitness
gym
preacher curl