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Barbell Preacher Curl

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Biceps accessibility Upper Arms
Forearms

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

7.3

Force

pull

Barbell Preacher Curl is a intermediate single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms.

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1

Sit on a preacher bench with your upper arms resting on the pad and your chest against the support.

2

Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.

4

Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.

5

Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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