barbell preacher curl
A upper arms exercise targeting the biceps, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell preacher curl
Sit on a preacher bench with your upper arms resting on the pad and your chest against the support.
Grasp the barbell with an underhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Keeping your upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the barbell up towards your shoulders.
Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
Inhale and slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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