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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
biceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
Primary body parts
biceps
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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