cable preacher curl
cable 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
Sit on the preacher curl bench and place your upper arms on the pad, gripping the cable attachment with an underhand grip.
Step 3
Keep your back straight and your elbows tucked in at your sides.
Step 4
Slowly curl the cable attachment up towards your shoulders, squeezing your biceps at the top of the movement.
Step 5
Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the cable attachment back down to the starting position.
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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