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Preacher Curl

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01Facts

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

02Muscle recruitment

Scored primarily as Arms. Stimulus share across muscles:

ArmsSHARE100
BackSHARE10

03Equipment variations

Barbell

Preacher Curl

Also called ez-bar preacher curl, preacher, preacher curls

External load · Gym

Dumbbell

Dumbbell Preacher Curl

Dumbbell Preacher Curl is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Arms region. Performed using dumbbells, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Brachialis and Forearms.

External load · Home

Cable

Cable Preacher Curl

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

External load · Gym

Machine

Machine Preacher Curl

Machine Preacher Curl is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Biceps in the Arms region. Performed using a machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Brachialis and Forearms.

Also called preacher curl machine

External load · Gym

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