barbell close grip preacher curl
barbell close grip preacher curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Sit on a preacher curl bench and place your upper arms on the pad, gripping the barbell with an underhand grip.
Step 2
Rest your triceps on the pad and fully extend your arms, keeping your back straight.
Step 3
Slowly curl the barbell towards your shoulders, contracting your biceps.
Step 4
Pause for a moment at the top, squeezing your biceps.
Step 5
Lower the barbell back to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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