Dumbbell Preacher Curl
The Dumbbell Preacher Curl primarily works the Brachialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Wrist Flexors. It is a dumbbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A dumbbell isolation pull exercise targeting the Brachialis.
| Equipment | Dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Brachialis |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachioradialis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp dumbbell and sit on preacher bench. With arm bent and palm facing shoulder, place back of arm down on pad. Execution: Lower dumbbell until arm is fully extended. Raise dumbbell until forearm is vertical. Repeat. Continue with opposite arm. Comments: Seat should be adjusted to allow armpit to rest near top of pad. Back of upper arm should remain on pad throughout movement. Long head (lateral head) of Biceps Brachii is activated significantly more than short head (medial head) of Biceps Brachii since short head enters intoactive insufficiencyas it continues to contract.
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