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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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