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cable one arm preacher curl
cable one arm preacher curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Adjust the cable machine so that the preacher curl pad is at chest height.
Step 2. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Grasp the cable handle with an underhand grip and position your upper arm against the preacher curl pad.
Step 4. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
Step 5. Slowly curl the cable handle towards your shoulder, keeping your upper arm against the pad.
Step 6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.
Step 7. Slowly lower the cable handle back to the starting position.
Step 8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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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