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Machine Preacher Curls

How to do the Machine Preacher Curls with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

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Primary muscles

Biceps

Secondary

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Equipment

Machine

Step by step

How to do the Machine Preacher Curls

  1. 1

    Sit down on the Preacher Curl Machine and select the weight.

  2. 2

    Place the back of your upper arms (your triceps) on the preacher pad provided and grab the handles using an underhand grip (palms facing up). Tip: Make sure that when you place the arms on the pad you keep the elbows in. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Now lift the handles as you exhale and you contract the biceps. At the top of the position make sure that you hold the contraction for a second. Tip: Only the forearms should move. The upper arms should remain stationary and on the pad at all times.

  4. 4

    Lower the handles slowly back to the starting position as you inhale.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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FAQ

Machine Preacher Curls: common questions

What muscles does the Machine Preacher Curls work?

The Machine Preacher Curls primarily works the Biceps.

Is the Machine Preacher Curls suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Machine Preacher Curls is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

What equipment do I need for the Machine Preacher Curls?

To do the Machine Preacher Curls you'll need a weight machine.

Is the Machine Preacher Curls a compound or isolation exercise?

The Machine Preacher Curls is an isolation exercise, it targets the biceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Machine Preacher Curls with correct form?

Sit down on the Preacher Curl Machine and select the weight. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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