Dumbbell Preacher Curl
A Preacher Curl uses a special bench to support the triceps and isolate the biceps to build the arms. This version of the exercise uses dumbbells.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Biceps
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
How to perform this exercise
- Adjust the seat of the bench so your arms are level with the top of the bench.
- Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing up.
- Picking up the dumbbells, rest your arms against the bench and extend them fully towards the floor.
- Keeping your arms on the bench at all times, curl the weight up towards your head.
- Pause for a moment and then lower the weights back to starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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