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Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Main muscle
Biceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Sit at a preacher bench and rest the back of your upper arm on the pad, dumbbell in hand.
  2. 2Start with your arm extended but not locked out.
  3. 3Keep your upper arm pressed against the pad throughout.
  4. 4Curl the dumbbell up toward your shoulder, squeezing your bicep.
  5. 5Lower back down slowly, then repeat before switching arms.

Coaching cues

  • Upper arm stays on the pad
  • Squeeze at the top
  • Slow negative
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