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Preacher Curl

Free Weights / Beginner

1 ratings

Equipment Needed

  • Barbell
  • Preacher Curl

My Performance

Sitewide Performance

  • All
  • Male
  • Female
  • 47 lb
    average weight
  • 70 lb
    best weight
  • 2
    times logged
  • #200
    popularity rank

Average Sitewide Preacher Curl Weight

  • 47 lb
    average weight
  • 70 lb
    best weight
  • 2
    times logged
  • #176
    popularity rank

Average Male Preacher Curl Weight

  • 0 lb
    average weight
  • 0 lb
    best weight
  • 0
    times logged
  • #759
    popularity rank

Average Female Preacher Curl Weight

How to do Preacher Curl:

Muscles Worked

Details

preacher curl is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the biceps ...more

preacher curl is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the biceps.

The only preacher curl equipment that you really need is the following: barbell and preacher curl. There are however many different preacher curl variations that you can try out that may require different types of preacher curl equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper preacher curl form is easy with the step by step preacher curl instructions, preacher curl tips, and the instructional preacher curl technique video on this page. preacher curl is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the preacher curl video, learn how to do the preacher curl, and then be sure and browse through the preacher curl workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. 12 to 15 repetitions make 1 set. Do this exercise for 3 sets per workout and up to 3 times per week.
  2. Use controlled motions to raise and lower the barbell.

Variations

  1. Use dumbbells or an EZ bar instead of a barbell.
  2. Use a low pulley with an EZ bar instead of a barbell.
  3. Use a wide grip to vary the targeted muscle area.

Types

  • Force Type: Pull
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

1 Review

  • AaronV
    about 12 years ago
    #

    Can't beat the isolation you get from a preacher curl.

Equipment Needed

  • Barbell
  • Preacher Curl

Tips

  1. 12 to 15 repetitions make 1 set. Do this exercise for 3 sets per workout and up to 3 times per week.
  2. Use controlled motions to raise and lower the barbell.

Variations

  1. Use dumbbells or an EZ bar instead of a barbell.
  2. Use a low pulley with an EZ bar instead of a barbell.
  3. Use a wide grip to vary the targeted muscle area.

Types

  • Force Type: Pull
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation