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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
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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