bicepsmachine

lever preacher curl

lever preacher curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine.

Step 2

Place your upper arms on the pad and grip the handles with an underhand grip.

Step 3

Keep your back straight and your elbows positioned on the pad.

Step 4

Exhale and curl your forearms towards your upper arms, contracting your biceps.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your biceps.

Step 6

Inhale and slowly lower the handles back 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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