Lever Isolateral Hammer Preacher Curl (plate loaded)
The Lever Isolateral Hammer Preacher Curl (plate loaded) primarily works the Brachioradialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis and stabilizer support from the Wrist Extensors, Wrist Flexors. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Brachioradialis.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Brachioradialis |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Extensors (forearms)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on curl machine placing back of arms on pad. Grasp lever handles and position grips with thumb side up. Align elbows near same pivot point as fulcrum of lever. Execution: Raise lever handles toward shoulders, maintaining palms in grip. Lower handles until arm is fully extended. Repeat. Comments: Seat should be adjusted to allow armpit to rest near top of pad. Back of upper arm should remain on pad. If machine has secondary lever, elbows can be positioned further away from primary fulcrum.
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