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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