Lever Isolateral Preacher Curl (arms high)
The Lever Isolateral Preacher Curl (arms high) primarily works the Brachialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Triceps (Long Head), Wrist Flexors. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Brachialis.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| 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 Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on curl machine. Grasp lever handles with underhand grip. Align elbows near same pivot point as fulcrum of lever while placing back of arms up on pads. Execution: Pull lever handles toward shoulders. Return handles until arms are fully extended. Repeat. Comments: Back of upper arms should remain on pad throughout movement. If machine has secondary lever (as shown), it is not as essential to position elbows in-line with the primary fulcrum, as would otherwise be required.
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