How to Do Barbell Preacher Curl

Barbell Preacher Curl is a biceps exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Biceps

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Preacher Curl

  1. 01Sit at the preacher bench and rest the triceps firmly against the slanted pad.
  2. 02Grip the barbell with an underhand grip, hands spaced shoulder-width apart.
  3. 03Lower the bar until the arms are fully extended but the elbows remain slightly soft.
  4. 04Curl the bar toward the chin by flexing at the elbow while keeping the armpits glued to the pad.
  5. 05Inhale as the barbell descends and exhale as it approaches the top of the arc.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Preacher Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the wrists bend backward under the load, squeeze the barbell harder to keep the knuckles facing the ceiling.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Preacher Curl questions

What muscles does Barbell Preacher Curl work?

Barbell Preacher Curl is catalogued as a biceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the biceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Preacher Curl correctly?

Sit at the preacher bench and rest the triceps firmly against the slanted pad. Grip the barbell with an underhand grip, hands spaced shoulder-width apart. Lower the bar until the arms are fully extended but the elbows remain slightly soft. Curl the bar toward the chin by flexing at the elbow while keeping the armpits glued to the pad. Inhale as the barbell descends and exhale as it approaches the top of the arc.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Preacher Curl?

If the wrists bend backward under the load, squeeze the barbell harder to keep the knuckles facing the ceiling.

Is Barbell Preacher Curl suitable for beginners?

Barbell Preacher Curl is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Preacher Curl?

Barbell Preacher Curl uses barbell.

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