Preacher curl: how to do it

Name: Preacher curl: how to do it
Uploaded: 2026-10-12T18:15:45Z
Duration: PT5.1S
Description: Bend your elbows and curl the bar toward your shoulders, then lower it with control until your arms are almost straight.

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Upper arms on the pad

Starting position
Sit at the preacher bench with your upper arms on the pad and grip the bar underhand about shoulder-width apart.
The movement
Bend your elbows and curl the bar toward your shoulders, then lower it with control until your arms are almost straight.

Most common mistake

Don't lift your upper arms off the pad, keep them against the support throughout the movement.

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