Preacher Curl
The Preacher Curl primarily works the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), Brachialis, with secondary activation of the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis and stabilizer support from the Brachioradialis, Wrist Flexors. It is a barbell isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Barbell curl with arms supported on preacher bench increasing isolation and range.
| Equipment | Barbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Biceps Brachii (Short Head), Brachialis |
| Secondary | Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Brachialis, Brachioradialis |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Primary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Short Head) (biceps)
- Primary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Brachioradialis (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on preacher bench placing back of arms on pad. Grasp curl bar with shoulder width underhand grip. Execution: Raise bar until forearms are vertical. Lower barbell until arms are 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 throughout movement. The 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. Also known as Scott Curl.
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