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Cable Preacher Curl

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Biceps accessibility Upper Arms
Forearms

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

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

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1

Adjust the cable machine so that the preacher curl pad is at chest height.

2

Sit on the preacher curl bench and place your upper arms on the pad, gripping the cable attachment with an underhand grip.

3

Keep your back straight and your elbows tucked in at your sides.

4

Slowly curl the cable attachment up towards your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top of the movement.

5

Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the cable attachment back down to the starting position.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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